Rollercoasters sometimes use magnets to launch and accelerate it. Also, they are sometimes used for braking the coaster.
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Magnets are used in a variety of devices such as electric motors, generators, MRI machines, and speakers. They work by creating a magnetic field that interacts with other materials, allowing for the conversion of energy or the manipulation of objects without direct contact.
Magnets for suspension springs for clocks
Aluminum is not typically used in magnets. Lead is also not commonly used in permanent magnets due to its low magnetic properties. Instead, materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt are more frequently used in magnets.
Several different metals can be used in magnets. Iron is perhaps the most common metal used in permanent magnets, but alloys such as Alnico (Aluminum, Nickel, and Cobalt) can also make very strong permanent magnets.
Yes, magnets are commonly used in calculators to help hold batteries in place or to secure the calculator cover. Magnets can also be used in certain types of stylus pens for touchscreen calculators.