Iron Filings Collection

Magnetic repulsion. The iron filings sprinkled between these two bar magnets reveal the shape of the repulsive magnetic field between them

A diagram showing the lines of magnetic force. The bar magnet is placed on a table covered with a piece of card
5311308 A diagram showing the lines of magnetic force. The bar magnet is placed on a table covered with a piece of card: iron filings are shaken on to the card

A page depicting experiments with magnets, from Experimental Researches in
TRI250187 A page depicting experiments with magnets, from Experimental Researches in Electricity by Michael Faraday (1791-1867) published 1852 (litho) by Basire

Iron filings with a magnet
Magnetism. Iron filings being attracted to a bar magnet. The magnetic field of the magnet induces a small magnetic field in the iron filings, and the opposite magnetic poles than attract each other

Magnet and Iron Filings, Baloons, Paper Clips, home Made Compass, Marbles, Spinning Top, Border Formed by Electrical Circuit of Wiring and Lightbulbs

Iron filings and sulphur powder on glass dish

Electromagnet attracting iron filings

Two magnets with iron filing inbetween them

Two bar magnets positioned opposite another with iron filings attached to each end

Iron filings hanging on the ends of hoof-shaped magnet, close up

Attraction between unlike magnetic poles. Clumping of iron filings in the presence of the magnetic field produced the two horseshoe magnets with their unlike poles aligned (labelled N, north, and S)

Repulsion between like magnetic poles. Clumping of iron filings in the presence of the magnetic field produced by two like poles of two bar magnets. This results in magnetic repulsion

Magnets and magnetic field pattern. Clumping of iron filings in the presence of a string of twelve ball magnets and their magnetic fields

Magnet and magnetic field pattern. Clumping of iron filings in the presence of a horseshoe magnet and its magnetic field. The opposite magnetic poles are labelled N (north) ands (south)

Magnetic field pattern. Clumping of iron filings in the presence of a magnetic field from two ring magnets. The magnetised iron filings align due to the interactions between them

Faraday experiment on magnetism, 1851
Faraday experiment on magnetism. Photographic plate from the notebooks of British physicist Michael Faraday (1791-1867), showing the results of an experiment using iron filings to study magnetic

Magnetism experiment, historical artwork
Magnetism experiment. Historical artwork of iron filings being carefully scattered on a piece of paper above a horseshoe magnet

Gun electromagnet, 19th century
Gun electromagnet. Demonstration of the powerful gun magnet developed by Colonel William R. King (1839-1898) in the 1880s at Willetts Point, near New York City, USA

Magnetic field experiment, 19th century
Magnetic field experiment. Apparatus for enabling magnetic field lines to be seen in 3D and projected onto a screen. Glycerine

Iron filings in pure oxygen
Iron filings on a combustion spoon in a jar of pure oxygen. No reaction is occurring here as iron is not a very reactive metal

Magnetic field of a wire around a nail
Magnetic field of wire around a nail. Iron filings on a sheet of paper after the removal of a nail and the wire wrapped around it

Magnetic attraction

Magnetic field of a bar magnet. Iron filings on a sheet of paper after the removal of a bar magnet. The filings mark the lines of the bar magnets magnetic field

Magnetic field of a solenoid. Solenoid (centre) and iron filings (black) marking the field lines of its magnetic field. A solenoid is simply a coil of electrical wire

Horseshoe magnet attracting iron filings

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"Iron Filings: Unveiling the Secrets of Magnetism" Discover the captivating world of magnetism through iron filings. Witness the mesmerizing dance of magnetic repulsion as these tiny particles reveal the invisible forces at play. Step into a page straight out of "Experimental Researches in" and delve into a world where magnets hold sway. Watch as iron filings obediently align themselves along the magnetic field lines, creating intricate patterns that bewilder and amaze. From homemade compasses to spinning tops, balloons to paper clips, witness how iron filings respond to various magnetic objects with unwavering loyalty. Marvel at the border formed by an electrical circuit adorned with lightbulbs, showcasing both practicality and beauty. On a glass dish, observe the fascinating combination and sulphur powder, forming an artistic display that merges science with art. Experience firsthand the power of electromagnets as they attract these metallic specks effortlessly. Witness two magnets locked in an eternal embrace with iron filings sandwiched between them; their interaction revealing unseen forces that bind them together. Explore further as two bar magnets positioned opposite each other entice iron filings to cling onto their ends like loyal companions. Zooming in closer, observe delicate hoof-shaped magnets holding on tightly to suspended iron filings - a testament to Faraday's groundbreaking experiment on magnetism back in 1851. Delight in this close-up view capturing nature's hidden wonders. Finally, marvel at the attraction between unlike magnetic poles - opposing forces coming together harmoniously under nature's spellbinding laws. Observe closely as a magnet reveals its intricate magnetic field pattern - lines intertwining like secrets waiting to be unraveled. In this captivating journey through experiments and observations involving iron filings, we unlock mysteries once hidden from plain sight. Prepare for awe-inspiring revelations about our world's invisible yet undeniable force – magnetism.