You can magnetize a safety pin by bringing it into contact with a magnet.
The reference states that after the safety-pin makes contact with the magnet, it becomes magnetized. This means the safety pin temporarily takes on the properties of a magnet.
Here's a breakdown of how it works:
- Contact with a Magnet: The key is to make physical contact between the safety pin and a permanent magnet (like a refrigerator magnet or a stronger magnet).
- Temporary Magnetism: The safety pin will then exhibit magnetic properties. You can test this by seeing if the magnetized safety pin can attract other small metallic objects, such as another safety pin or paper clip.
Example:
Imagine you have a magnet and a safety pin.
- Hold the magnet.
- Touch the safety pin to the magnet.
- Remove the safety pin from the magnet.
- Test if the safety pin can now pick up another safety pin. It should, at least temporarily!
This temporary magnetization is due to the alignment of the magnetic domains within the safety pin's metal. These domains become aligned when exposed to the magnetic field of the magnet.
