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Magnets and springs

A fun game to revise basic magnetic ideas.

Revise magnets, magnetic fields and electromagnets then try the activity and do the test.

Magnetic forces

Find out about magnetism using this interactive activity.

Magnetism

Find out more about magnetism. Click on

This is an absolutely fantastic site. Packed with brilliant puzzles and games to play and create for your friends. Highly recommended.

Click on the letters and answer the questions - try to make it across the board!

Bitesize: Bar Magnets

Read all about bar magnets. Then try the activity and do the test!

Read all about magnetic fields. Then try the activity and do the test!

Read all about using electromagnets in an electric bell. Then try the activity and do the test!

Bitesize: Magnets

Use the magnets to stop the thief from stealing the priceless treasure.

More the compass to look at the field, and change the number of turns and the voltage.

Try out this crossword puzzle on magnetism.

This activity shows the effects of electric current on magnetism. Watch the animation then try the quiz.

An experiment for you to find out how fridge magnets work

Making magnets

Some info pages on how to make and break magnets.

Detailas of how electromagnets work with links to some uses of electromagnets.

Find out about the invention of the magnetic compass.

Learn about electromagnets, the Earth's magnetic field, uses of electromagnets and much more.

Learn about how reed switches work and find some examples of where they are used.

Try out this multiple choice quiz from Doc Brown on magnetism and electromagnetism.

Waste separation

Find out how we can use magnetism separate iron from waste in this short video.

Watch this video about the Japanese maglev train.

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