What is a magnet? Why there are only a few metals that are attracted to magnets?
In: Physics
A magnet is a like a hole in the ground with sloped sides. And the metals that stick to it are like round objects.
This is nothing like the proper explanation, but it highlights the fact that it’s to do with the configuration of stuff causing certain objects to behave differently. And also, that it’s not really that weird of a thing, aside from the causes being invisible.
This also explains why magnets aren’t an energy source. Stuff rolls down hill, but you have to put stuff at the top of the hill to get anything out. This can be a way to store energy, but it’s not free energy.
This doesn’t explain poles, electricity, or how magnets interact with other magnets. But if you want that kind of detail, it’s hard to stay 5yo level.
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