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When cylinder magnets were laid horizontally, a different dynamic emerged. These magnets preferred to keep opposite poles aligned at the center while ensuring like poles remained at the edges. A notable observation was that if the cylinder magnet was pushed past the center, it could launch away, indicating the powerful forces at play in this configuration.
The Diminutive Experiment: Small Screws and Magnets
When examining small unmagnetized steel screws and tiny magnets, similar behaviors were recorded. Small screws, when placed near the center of a magnet, tended to move towards the edge and often stood at an angle away from the center. When lifted, they also gravitated towards the edge, confirming the trend observed with larger metal objects.