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magnetic project

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I am in 6th grade doing a science fair project on testing what materials will block magnetic fields. I need to find others that have done this experiment and their results. This is part of my research and I don't know where to find this info. Thanks, Austin
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Re: magnetic project

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Hi Austin!
I did a quick google search..and I found the following links-
http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/p ... y00508.htm
http://www.physlink.com/Education/askExperts/ae512.cfm
So it seems like there are no such materials which could block magnetic fields. Post back with any other questions..Good luck!
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Ok,thanks for the info. Where would I find the specific steps and maybe photos of how to do this experiment of magnetic fields using magnets and materials such as wood, lead, copper, paper, plastic, etc. ?
Thanks for your help,
Austin
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Hi Austin!
The Sciencebuddies website has a brief project idea similar to yours..here's the link
https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... ?from=Home
Here's another great link:
http://wow.osu.edu/experiments/magnetis ... ckers.html
Hope this helped, good luck!
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Re: magnetic project

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Hello, this question is reguarding my magnet science fair project. IN my experimental science project worksheet, there are three questions. But I don't know what they mean by these 3 terms.

1. experimental control?

2. experimental variable?

3. control variables?



Thank You,
Austin James
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Re: magnetic project

Post by deleted-2131 »

Austin,

Here is a webpage that does a good job of explaining variables: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... bles.shtml

Read it and then if you have more questions or still don't understand these questions, please let us know so that we can help you.

Good Luck!
All the best,
Terik
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