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Magnetic liquid, what is it?

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Magnetic liquid, what is it?Magnetic liquids have been around for a long time. More specifically, we have known for about 150 years. that liquids can have magnetic properties by adding iron particles to them. However, as with most inventions and discoveries, the prototype, while functional, was not entirely ideal. It was not until 1965 that the composition was optimized and ...

How does a magnetic pendulum work?

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How does a magnetic pendulum work?The magnetic pendulum is not only fascinating to see, it is also an example of the phenomenon of deterministic chaos. This means that it is a system that erases the unstable equilibrium. We clarify exactly what this means using the following definitions:Deterministic chaos: "irregular and chaotic behavior of system variables, which however obeys a deterministic ...

How do medical magnets save lives?

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How do medical magnets save lives?Healing magnets are no longer new. Quite simply because magnets today perform functions in most technical devices that we do not consciously perceive at first, and often not at second glance either. Quite simply because they are auxiliary functions, so to speak, so that the device concerned works and can fulfill its main function. These can be common things, like the ...

Tips and tricks with magnets

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Tips and tricks with magnetsTo make your life easier, it's good to have your own "stuff", but you need to do it right and safely. Magnets are used very frequently in the domestic environment. It is easy to do “magic with magnets” if you look closely at ...

Magnetism. What is it?

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Magnetism. What is it?We say we know what magnets are, but are we really aware of what magnetism means? Probably the best known and classic application in which we benefit from magnetic forces is the compass. In the end, even our own land is a big magnet. In fact, the phenomenon of magnetic attraction was first discovered in Greece. In the city of Magnesia it was observed ...

What is a permanent magnet? What types are there?

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What is a permanent magnet? What types are there?A permanent magnet is a material that can provide magnetic flux when magnetized with an applied magnetic field and its magnetism capability is characterized by two key parameters: remanence and coercitivity.In general, ...

How to make a magnetic wall

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How can I have a magnetic wall in my home?Business cards, notes, papers, and appointments often pile up on kitchen counters or the desk in piles of papers. These days, people prefer a magnetic wall to a cork noticeboard to bring order to the chaos. You can attach your paper without damaging the wall. It can also be used as ...

AGV magnetic tape and its advantages

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Description AGV magnetic tapeAn AGV magnetic tape is used to control and steer automated guided vehicle (AGV) systems. These transport systems can be found in the automotive industry and in different large companies where internal logistics problems must be solved precisely and, above all, quickly. AGV magnetic tapes are ...

Do you want to store large magnets safely and we don’t know how?

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Do you want to store large magnets safely and we don't know how?Accidents occur frequently, especially when removing and storing large magnets. In many cases, plastic separators are used to store magnets, but even so, the magnets tend to fly and cling to each other, usually carrying some skin with them.To manage, pack and store large magnets, appropriate methods must ...

What is Biohacking?

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What is Biohacking?Biohacking is a broad term covering a wide variety of activities, but in general, it is the idea that applying systemic thinking to human biology, that is, treating people like computers, has the potential to make great strides in health and well-being. The idea is that you ...

Discover the differences between natural and artificial magnets

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Discover the differences between natural and artificial magnetsThe main difference between natural and artificial magnets is precisely that natural magnets will always be weaker than artificial magnets, which, moreover, can have the size you want, which is not possible with the natural magnet, since it breaks when they are formed.But let's detail this ...

How strong can a magnet be?

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How strong can a magnet be?Los imanes se pueden encontrar en una gran variedad de productos que usamos todos los días. Magnets can be found in a wide variety of products that we use every day. From motors to refrigerators to credit cards, to a variety of electronic devices. There are ...

How do you know how to find the north pole of a magnet?

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How do you know how to find the north pole of a magnet?Magnets can have a variety of shapes. However, if you want to take a closer look at the poles of a magnet and distinguish the north and south poles, ...

Magnetic measurement using the best gaussimeters

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Magnetic measurement using the best gaussimetersWe have already explained, in previous articles, that gaussimeters are special instruments used for magnetic measurement, that is, it inspects and checks the flow density, being one of the most universal devices for this purpose.

Magnets and recommended safety distance

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Magnets and recommended safety distanceMagnets have different influences on devices: some devices are severely damaged, while others are only temporarily altered. Many of the following items have become an integral part of our lives. We use them on a daily basis and it is useful to know which ones are sensitive to ...

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