How to Destroy a Magnet by Simply Heating It Up

In this video, MinutePhysics host Henry Reich uses an awesome interactive periodic table to explain how to destroy a magnet by simply heating it up. Previously, we’ve written about “Magnets: How Do They Work?” by MinutePhysics.

Magnets are amazingly strong… but there’s a very easy way to destroy them. All you need to know is a little bit about ferromagnetism, paramagnetism, and temperature!

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