Describe the steps involved in magnetizing an iron strip with the help of a magnet.

The steps involved in magnetizing an iron strip with the help of magnet are:

● Place the iron strip which is to be magnetized on a wooden table.


● Take a bar magnet in such a manner that one end of the magnet is held in the hands and the other end is on one edge of the strip.


● Move the magnet, without lifting, along the length of the strip till the other edge is reached.


● Repeat the above steps several times.


● Bring the iron fillings and spread it on the strip. If it gets attracted the the strip gets magnetized and if it’s not then repeat the steps few more times.



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