Science

Phizzi Problem Solving Science Experiment

 

 

Enquiry question: Do all fridge magnets have the same strength?

 

Can test the strength of the magnets on your fridge?

All you need is:

• 2 or more fridge magnets. (The more the better)
• Sheets of paper.

Using one magnet at a time, test how many sheets of paper they can hold on your fridge before falling off.

You might record and present your results by:

• Tallying the number of sheets each magnet can hold in a table.
• Ordering the magnets from 'holds the least sheets of paper' to 'holds the most sheets of paper.'
• Showing your results on a bar chart.

 

I would love to hear about your results! Did you notice any patterns? E.g. Do larger magnets hold a greater number of sheets?

 

Look at the resources for more guidance on how you could present your results and take your enquires further!

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