Why will dropping an iron magnet on a hard floor make it a weaker magnet?
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An iron magnet has a specific arrangement of its magnetic domains, which are responsible for its magnetic properties. These domains are aligned in a particular direction, giving the magnet its north and south poles. Show more…
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