What happens to the strength of a magnet if it is broken down into two pieces?
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If magnet is broken in two pieces , there will be two smaller magnets.
The strength of a magnet is related to its size.
So, the two smaller magnets will be weaker than the one original magnet.
However, the relationship may not be linear.
So a needle shaped magnet may be weaker than a coin shaped magnet of equal mass.
Thus, the sum of your two broken magnets may in fact be stronger than the original.
The strength of a magnet is related to its size.
So, the two smaller magnets will be weaker than the one original magnet.
However, the relationship may not be linear.
So a needle shaped magnet may be weaker than a coin shaped magnet of equal mass.
Thus, the sum of your two broken magnets may in fact be stronger than the original.
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the strength of the magnet does not change because in a magnet there are tiny magnets called domains which are attached together. Each one supports or reinforces the magnetic field. Therefore when cut in half each new piece acts as a new magnet with both south nd north poles.
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