A magnet attracts a piece of iron. The iron can then attract another piece of iron. On the basis of domain alignment, explain what happens in each piece of iron.

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Amina Lowe

31 October, 18:07

A magnet attracts a piece of iron. The iron can then attract another piece of iron. On the basis of domain alignment, explain what happens in each piece of iron.

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Julie Adkins · Answer 1

The magnet produces a domain alignment that allows the iron become magnetic such that it is attracted to the original magnet. the magnetic iron can then create the same effect on another piece of iron.

Explanation:

the piece of magnet is brought closer to the iron where the domains of the iron align including the magnetic poles.