🧲 Magnet & Paperclips
🧲 Magnet & Paperclips — Invisible Force
Drag the magnet around and watch paperclips fly through the air to stick to it! This simulation shows how the invisible magnetic force works — even through empty space.
🔬 What It Demonstrates
Magnets create an invisible magnetic field — a region of force that affects iron objects. The field is strongest near the poles (N and S ends) and weakens quickly with distance. Enable "Show Field Lines" to see the invisible field made visible!
🎮 How to Use
Drag the magnet around the screen — paperclips will be attracted to it. Click elsewhere to add more clips. Use the Strength slider to make the pull stronger or weaker. Toggle field lines to see the invisible magnetic field pattern.
💡 Did You Know?
Earth itself is a giant magnet! Its core contains liquid iron that creates a magnetic field around the entire planet. This is what makes compass needles always point north — they align with Earth's magnetic field lines, just like the paperclips in this simulation!