What makes a magnet?
There are many ways of making magnets. The easiest way of making a magnet is by the stroking method. If we stroke an iron bar with one end (one pole) of a bar magnet repeatedly in the same direction, the iron bar becomes a magnet.
Taking care of magnets
The following precautions while handling magnets so that they do not get damaged and retain their magnetism for a much longer period.
(i) We should never heat a magnet over a burner.
(ii) We should never hit a magnet with a hammer.
(iii) We should never drop a magnet on the floor.
(iv) We should store the magnets properly (when not in use).
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