Predict how the properties of a bar magnet would change if it were broken in half.

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scapatofc · Accepted Answer

We will consider that in this physical situation, magnets are surrounded by a magnetic field that exerts a force on magnetic materials. Also, we know that magnets have north and south poles and the like magnetic poles repel each other. Also, the unlike magnetic poles, attract each other.
So, if the bar magnet is broken in half, then we will have two separate magnets that each magnet has north and south poles. Also, the strength of the magnetic field of each generated magnets will decrease to half its original value before the bar magnet is broken.
So, the two generated magnets will follow the rules that we mentioned in the first cell. the like magnetic poles repel each other. Also, the unlikemagnetic poles, attract each other.

Chelsea Pruitt · Accepted Answer

If a bar magnet is broken in half then each broken piece will become an individual magnet bar with their own North and South poles. The only difference now is that the strength of the poles and the magnetic moment of each piece will be half as much as of the original magnetic bar.

Predict how the properties of a bar magnet would change if it were broken in half.

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