Artificial and Natural Magnet

Introduction

Natural magnets are minerals or metals that generate a stable magnetic field without the use of an external source of energy. They are not to be confused with artificial magnets, which are made by humans. Natural magnets are always permanent, whereas man made magnets might be temporary or permanent. Many minerals in nature are magnetic by nature. Because electrons are present, all normal matter has a tiny negative charge on its surface. When electrons move chaotically, their tiny negative charge spreads out and lacks a definite direction. Such a field is extremely faint and does not produce a magnetic attraction that can be detected. Lodestone, for example, arranges the flow of electrons in a more ordered manner. A magnetic field is created when electrons travel in a general direction. One of the most powerful natural magnets is iodostone. It’s a black mineral with a lot of magnetite in it. Magnetite contains a lot of oxidised iron, which allows electrons to flow freely through it. This makes magnetite such a strong magnet that it is incorporated into the brains of some animals, such as pigeons, to help them sense the earth’s magnetic field. Any three-dimensional geometric shape’s surface area and volume can be determined. The area or region occupied by the object’s surface is referred to as the surface area. Volume, on the other hand, is the quantity of space available in an object. There are many various forms and sizes in geometry, such as the sphere, cube, cuboid, cone, cylinder, and so on. Each form has a volume and a surface area. However, we can only measure the area covered by two-dimensional forms such as squares, circles, rectangles, triangles, and so on, and there is no volume available. Let’s look at the formulas for surface areas and volumes for various 3D shapes.

What is a Magnet?

Any material that has the ability to attract iron is referred to as a magnet (or steel). Magnetite, commonly known as lodestone, is a magnetic naturally occurring rock. This natural magnet was discovered in the region of Magnesia and was given the name Magnesia after the location where it was discovered. Magnetism can be found naturally in a substance or intentionally magnetised using a variety of techniques. Permanent or temporary magnets are available. A permanent magnet will retain its magnetism properties indefinitely after being magnetised. A temporary magnet is a magnet constructed of soft iron that is normally easy to magnetise; nevertheless, when the magnetising cause is removed, transient magnets lose most of their magnetic qualities. Permanent magnets are harder to magnetise, but once magnetised, they stay magnetic. Ferromagnetic materials are materials that can be magnetised. Difference between artificial  and natural magnet.

Natural Magnets

1. A magnet is a substance that has the property of attracting small fragments of iron, steel, cobalt, and nickel, and this feature is known as attractive property.
2. Natural magnets are magnets that can be found in nature, they come in a variety of irregular and unusual shapes. A “lodestone” is an example of a natural magnet.
3. A chunk of lodestone hung by a tiny thread falls to the ground in a north-south trajectory. The directive property is the name for this property. Sailors used this property to steer their ships. As a result, a natural magnet is sometimes known as a “lodestone” or “leading stone” (derived from the Old English word “lad for path”).
4. The contemporary term Magnetite comes from the town of Magnesia in Asia Minor, where the mineral was discovered in substantial quantities for the first time.
5. Magnetite is a mineral that occurs naturally in numerous places across the world. It is a natural magnet and is a black iron oxide with the chemical formula Fe₃SO₄. Magnetite was the first material that allowed mankind to learn about the magnetic characteristics of bodies.
6. Natural magnets are insufficiently magnetically powerful for practical uses, necessitating the use of artificial magnets.

Artificial Magnet

Natural magnets, such as the lodestone, have weak attracting and directional properties, but when a piece of steel is stroked (in one direction only) with a lodestone, these traits become stronger. An artificial magnet is a piece of steel or iron that has been given the attributes of a lodestone. An artificial magnet is a piece of magnetised iron (or other magnetic substance) that has been created normally. Natural magnets have a strange and irregular shape and are not magnetically very strong, hence artificial magnets are required. Artificial magnets can be shaped into any shape and made extremely powerful.

Conclusion

Natural magnets are those that can be found in the natural world. Take, for instance, lodestone. Artificial magnets, on the other hand, are magnets created by humans. Consider the electromagnet. Magnets attract magnetic materials such as steel, cobalt, and iron. This is often referred to as its appealing quality. The north pole is the tip that points to the geographic north, and the south pole is the tip that points to the geographic south. Its directive property is also known as this. When the north poles (or south poles) of two magnets are placed close together, they produce a repulsive force. On the other hand, there is an attractive force between one’s north pole and the other’s south pole. Permanent magnets are harder to magnetise, but once magnetised, they stay magnetic. Ferromagnetic materials are materials that can be magnetised.