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How to Make a Big Magnet Stronger

The reason that magnets attract other materials is incredibly complicated, resulting from the movement of matter at the quantum level. However, the simple explanation is that magnetism is caused by a particular alignment of electrons. When electrons are aligned precisely from one end of the magnet to the other, they reach their maximum magnetic strength. When heat, impact, or electricity run through a magnet, it upsets this alignment and lowers the magnet force. Increasing this force is a question of realigning the electrons.

Things You'll Need

Large magnet
2x more powerful magnets
Freezer
Generator
Wire

Instructions

- 1
  Hold the large magnet in one hand. Hold the more powerful magnet in the other. Rub the more powerful magnet from one pole of the large magnet to the other. This will return the polarity of the magnet. However, beyond a certain level of saturation, the magnet cannot be strengthened.
- 2
  Join one of the more powerful magnets to one pole of the large magnet and another stronger magnet to the other pole. Place all three magnets together in the freezer. Keep your magnet cold and away from electrical or physical disturbance to prevent it from losing its charge.
- 3
  Increase the number of coils of wire and the charge passing through the wire if you are trying to strengthen an electromagnet. Use a thin wire, which will maximize the surface area when wrapping the metal core in wire.

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