Which of the following precautions are to be taken while storing bar magnets?

Which of the following precautions are to be taken while storing bar magnets? Correct Answer A pair of bar magnets should be separated by a wooden piece

Concept:

Magnet:

  • A magnet is an object that has a magnetic field.
  • A magnet attracts or repels other items.
  • Magnets like a pole or magnetic materials are attracted and opposite poles are repelled.
  • The magnetic field strength of any bar magnet is maximum at the poles.
  • The field strength of a bar magnet is shown in the figure.

Additional Information Precautions with Magnets:

  • Magnets lose magnetism when they are heated, hammered, or dropped from some height.
  • Magnets become weak if they are not stored properly.

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