Defining Characteristics of the Magnetic Interaction
Summary of Investigation:
In this investigation our group tested how magnets interact with other magnet and materials such as metal and plastic. First our group tested how a positive magnet would interact with a negative magnet. The two magnets interacted with each other because the magnets were attracted to each other. Next our group tested how a positive magnet would interact with another positive magnet. The two magnets interacted with each other by pushing each other away because they had the same pole. Thirdly we tested how a copper wire would interact with a positive magnet. The magnet did not interacted with the wire because when the magnet touched the wire the magnet did not attract or push away the wire. From this investigation our group learned that in order for two magnets to be attracted to each other they must have different poles. We also learned that magnets can not interact with all types of materials. And lastly we learned that only specific types of metal can be attracted by a magnet. (Chris)
Circumstances under which the magnetic interaction occurs:
One magnnetic interaction happens when two magnets of opposite poles are relitively clos to each other. When the interaction happens the two magnets are attracted to each other causing the to magnets to connect. Another magnetic interaction occurs when two magnets of the same pole are close to each other. When this interaction occurs the magnets push away from each other. The last magnetic interaction in our investigation occured when a magnet of either pole was close to a certain type of metal. When tis interaction happened the magnet and the metal were attracted to each other causing the two to connect. (Chris)
Positive Magnet/Positive Magnet: Both of the positive magnets were not attracted to each other.
Evidence: When we positioned both magnets close to each other, they did not link. Instead, (as much as we pushed them close to each other) they would move away with great force.
Sample data: After testing three times, our result was that as much as we would push both magnets to each other, they would push away from each other with great force.(Brooke)
Positive Magnet/Negitive Magnet: The positive magnet was attracted to the negitive magnet.
Evidence: Once the positive magnet was close enough to the negitive magnet, they were linked together.
Sample data: After testing three times, our result was that once both magnets were half of a centimeter away, they both connected with a force.(Brooke)
Magnet/Magnetic Materials: The metal coin was attracted to the magnet.
Evidence: The metal coin interacted with the magnet because they would connect when we set them close enough to each other.
Sample data: In result of testing three times, once both of the objects were half a centimeter apart, they would link to each other with great force.(Brooke)
Magnet/Non-Magnetic Materials: The copper wire was not attracted to the magnet.
Evidence: There was no affect between the wire and both poles of the magnet no matter how we positioned it.
Sample data: In result of testing three times, nothing happened when the wire and magnet were close or touching each other. (Justin)
Other Ideas related to the Magnetic Interaction: We realized that the smaller magnets seemed to be stronger than the bigger magnets. We thought that this might have been because they were a different type of magnet, or a more condensed magnet that had a more powerful force.(Justin)
Defining Characteristics of the Magnetic Interaction
Summary of Investigation:
In this investigation our group tested how magnets interact with other magnet and materials such as metal and plastic. First our group tested how a positive magnet would interact with a negative magnet. The two magnets interacted with each other because the magnets were attracted to each other. Next our group tested how a positive magnet would interact with another positive magnet. The two magnets interacted with each other by pushing each other away because they had the same pole. Thirdly we tested how a copper wire would interact with a positive magnet. The magnet did not interacted with the wire because when the magnet touched the wire the magnet did not attract or push away the wire. From this investigation our group learned that in order for two magnets to be attracted to each other they must have different poles. We also learned that magnets can not interact with all types of materials. And lastly we learned that only specific types of metal can be attracted by a magnet. (Chris)
Circumstances under which the magnetic interaction occurs:
One magnnetic interaction happens when two magnets of opposite poles are relitively clos to each other. When the interaction happens the two magnets are attracted to each other causing the to magnets to connect. Another magnetic interaction occurs when two magnets of the same pole are close to each other. When this interaction occurs the magnets push away from each other. The last magnetic interaction in our investigation occured when a magnet of either pole was close to a certain type of metal. When tis interaction happened the magnet and the metal were attracted to each other causing the two to connect. (Chris)
- Magnet/Non-Magnetic Materials: The copper wire was not attracted to the magnet.
- Evidence: There was no affect between the wire and both poles of the magnet no matter how we positioned it.
- Sample data: In result of testing three times, nothing happened when the wire and magnet were close or touching each other. (Justin)
Other Ideas related to the Magnetic Interaction: We realized that the smaller magnets seemed to be stronger than the bigger magnets. We thought that this might have been because they were a different type of magnet, or a more condensed magnet that had a more powerful force.(Justin)Very thorough conclusion! [4 - Above & Beyond]