Permanent magnets and solenoids

[@michaell1665]

You saved me, Michael Belling! A retired electrical engineer, my son asked me to do a brief experiment for his science class that built up further on their previous electromagnets (picking up paper clips) experiment. My solenoids could absolutely pick up no paper clips to prove the existence of the field. As soon as I inserted the steel core, the magnetic field was obvious. I had not thought of using the reaction on the compass to prove the existence of the air core solenoid's electromagnetic field. I dug my trusty compass out of my kayak emergency supplies and I am ready for class. Thanks again!

[@bellingmichael1169]

Glad I could be of some assistance!😊

[@paulb.searles7481]

Greetings Mr. Belling; Interesting video... If you can, please try an experiment: suspend the permanent magnet you made in the center by a thread and see which end points North (try to avoid any large metallic structures). The north end of the magnet should point north (that end of the magnet is properly called the "north-seeking" pole, even though it is labeled north). Thank you for the opportunity to comment. - bro Paul -

[@paulb.searles7481]

Also, of what (particle, etc.) is the current made coming out of your batteries? Thank you...

[@bellingmichael1169]

Electrons.

[@glenmorrow1255]

First thing I would do is check that the compass is still pointing north. Doesn’t take much to reverse the compass when near magnets.

[@bellingmichael1169]

True.

[@ekay1318]

I love this video it helps to know about this concept ❤️❤️❤️

[@bellingmichael1169]

Thanks!

[@diamony123]

Santa pimp. Chic magnet

[@bellingmichael1169]

Ho Ho Ho.🎅