Science Buddies: "Ask an Expert"

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

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!

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

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!

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

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!