Magnetism and Matter

Magnetic materials, earth’s magnetism and magnetisation explained in simple, beginner-friendly language.

1.Introduction to Magnetism
A simple introduction to magnetism and how magnets attract or repel objects.
2.Properties of Magnets
Learn the basic properties of magnets such as attracting iron, having two poles and forming magnetic fields.
3.Types of Magnets
Understand natural magnets, artificial magnets and electromagnets in an easy way.
4.Magnetic Materials
Learn about soft iron, steel, and the difference between magnetic and non-magnetic materials.
5.Magnetic Field and Field Lines
Understand magnetic fields and how field lines help us visualise the strength and direction of magnetism.
6.Earth’s Magnetism
Learn how Earth behaves like a giant magnet with its own magnetic field.
7.Magnetisation
Simple explanation of how materials can be magnetised by rubbing, induction or electrical methods.
8.Magnetic Declination and Inclination
Beginner-friendly explanation of how Earth’s magnetic field makes angles with the geographic directions.
9.Hysteresis and Magnetic Cycles
Learn the basic idea of hysteresis loops and why they matter for making magnets and transformers.
10.Diamagnetic, Paramagnetic and Ferromagnetic Materials
Understand the three major types of magnetic behaviour with simple day-to-day examples.