Two magnets and iron fillings on paper experiment

In this experiment you will see how iron fillings are attracted to magnets. The equipment you will need for this experiment includes:

  • Two magnets
  • Iron fillings
  • A piece of paper
     

Method and observation:

  • Place the two magnets on a table and the piece of paper on top of the magnets
  • Pour the iron fillings on top of the paper sheet and see how the iron move around the magnet