We took our first step into the strange world of magnetism when we played with magnetizing a nail. We learned that magnets do what they do because of the behavior of electrons. When a bunch of those crazy little guys get going in the same direction they create a magnetic field. So what’s a magnetic field, you ask? That’s what this experiment is all about.


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5 Responses to “Magnet Boats”

  1. If the magnets are not strong enough, then you won’t notice the repulsive forces between them. Take the magnets in your hands and see if you can feel the attraction/repulsion while you have one magnet in each hand. If you don’t feel anything, try another set.

  2. rachel_davis says:

    It doesn’t work very well, and I only have 3 big magnets.

  3. Sure, give it a try and let me know what happens!

  4. rachel_davis says:

    Can my magnets have plastic on the outside?

  5. Jennifer Reynolds says:

    How do atoms work?