Cool Experiments with Magnets

This web site is devoted to magnetism and the cool experiments you can do with permanent magnets and electro-magnets. Some of the experiments are very basic - things you've done since third grade. Others are unique - perhaps you hadn't thought of doing some of these before, or had difficulty in trying to set them up. Lists of the materials needed for the demonstrations, directions on how to assemble them, instructions on how to show them, and notes on how they work are all here for you. Also shown are several cool magnetic toys you can buy. Of course, there are also links to useful sites, articles, videos, animations, sources and books on magnets. The list below is an index into this site to help you quickly find what you are looking for. In addition, there is a site-search at the beginning and end of this index for detailed searches of this site.

Have fun with hands-on experiments!

Rick Hoadley

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This site is at http://www.coolmagnetman.com



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Last updated: 5 June 2020. More to come! Here's what's new .

Wherever you see , that means that at the underlined link there is some kind of experiment you can buy or build which will help you learn about the world of magnetism.

Magnet basics

Experiments with magnets and our surroundings

Experiments with magnets interacting with other magnets

Donut magnets

Herky-Jerky

Levitating Train

Ball Bearing Launcher

More cool magnetic toys you can buy

Magnetron

Revolution

Levitron

Super Levitron

Levitron Perpetuator

MagnaSwing

Decision Maker, ROMP

Magnetic Earrings

Magnaprobe and Magnetic Earth

Seal and Ball

Moo Magnet

Perpetual Calendar

Diamagnetic Levitator

Magnetoids or Uber Orbs

Magnet Stones

Dipole Dilemma - Magnetic Puzzle

Extravaganza Puzzle Globe

Balancing Pen

Polarity Game

Ball of Whacks

Mag-Jig

Bucky Balls

Bucky Cubes

Nano Dots - Spinning Magnetic Orbs

Experiments with magnets and conductors

Experiments with electromagnets

Experiments with magnetic levitation

Experiments with motors

Generators

What happens when a wire moves with respect to a magnetic field?

Tethers in space

Motors

What happens when a wire carrying current is within a magnetic field?

Types of Motors

DC Motors

A DC Motor

A Simple DC Motor

Maxwell's Motor

Homopolar Motor

A Brushless DC Motor Kit

AC Motors

A Very Simple AC Motor

A 3-Phase AC Motor Demonstrator

Linear Motors

YouTube Videos and Animations NEW!

Experiments with electronics

Where to obtain the supplies and equipment

Good articles, books and videos on magnets

Links to other sites on magnets

Who else has cool stuff on magnets?

Resources for Teachers

Have a Question?

Need a Consultant for a Special Project?

Magnetic Levitation

Magnet Demonstrations

Other Physics Demos

Virtual Physics Labs

Electricity and Magnetism

Magnets

The Science of Magnets, Magnetic Design

Discovering Electricity and Magnetism

Pioneers in Electromagnetism

Science Museums Worth Visiting

Live demonstrations

Interested in having a live demonstration on "The World of Magnets"?

Outline of presentation

Professional background

Copy of the above exhibits

If you are a museum or school interested in building or purchasing a copy of an exhibit similar to one seen on this web site, please drop me a note ! I do not have ready made kits of these.

Additions or suggestions

Do you have any additions or suggestions for other ideas or experiments that should be mentioned here or linked here? Let me know what you think. Drop me a note !



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Hoadley, Rick. "Magnet Man". http://www.coolmagnetman.com 1998-2017

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