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Magnetic Shield

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Does anybody has any idea of how can i make a magnetic shield ? by simple materials :?:
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Does the magnetic field has any effects in our health :?:
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Re: Magnetic Shield

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You can use simple materials such as sheet metal or metal screen to form a magnetic shield. These can be found at your local hardware store.

Here are some good resources to get you started:
https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... p042.shtml
http://www.coolmagnetman.com/magshield.htm

To determine the health effects of magnetic fields I suggest doing some internet searches on the topic, there are many resources out there. Here's a good one to start with:
http://www.who.int/peh-emf/about/Whatis ... ndex1.html
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