Science Project Magnets

Magnets can be used for experiments involving magnetic attraction and repulsion, north and south poles, magnetic fields, levitation, electromagnetism, motors, generators and magnetic forces. Different magnet shapes and arrangements make it possible to explore a wide variety of magnetic properties.

The best magnet depends on the experiment. Neodymium magnets provide strong magnetic fields from a compact size, while different shapes such as discs, blocks, rings and spheres can be useful for demonstrating different magnetic effects. Choosing several sizes and shapes provides more options for comparing magnetic strength, distance and pole orientation.

Magnets provide a hands-on way to explore forces that cannot normally be seen. Science projects using magnets can demonstrate concepts involving force, motion, magnetic fields, polarity, electricity and material properties, making them useful for physics, engineering and other STEM activities.