2006-09-04 06:37:48 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
early adays practice
magent can be used as compass so red will/should always point north.
orientation of magent is important in electromagnetism and certain electrical devices
2006-09-04 13:59:02 · answer #1 · answered by ok 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not all magnets are painted, of course. The ones that are, are usually toys or for educational purposes, to demonstrate how like poles repel and opposite poles attract. It's easier to demonstrate that if there's a visible difference between the poles.
2006-09-04 06:41:59 · answer #2 · answered by Steve H 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's just an unofficial standard I guess. No real reason why those particular colours, but they are kept the same so people can distinguish between the N and S pole of the magnet.
2006-09-04 06:42:11 · answer #3 · answered by TheBaker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i think because each pole is suppose to be opposite or something the red is hot and blue is cold but it make no since with magnets i guest just to tell them a part
2006-09-04 08:25:32 · answer #4 · answered by qwerty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To differentiate between North and South. Often, though not always the North pole is denoted in Red and the South in Blue [see ref below].
2006-09-04 09:19:56 · answer #5 · answered by Aslan, reborn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All magnets are Glasgow Rangers Fans
2006-09-04 09:28:05 · answer #6 · answered by bigbill2t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The inventor of the magnet was a Barcelona fan!
2006-09-04 06:41:13 · answer #7 · answered by Jotun 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no chemical reason. It is just to distinguish them. Many magnets aren't painted at all.
2006-09-04 06:41:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sons have a set of Oidz (toy) each, these aren't painted - and there magnetic...!
2006-09-04 07:56:46 · answer #9 · answered by Old Man of Coniston!. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tradition. There is no technical reason. Not all magnets are so painted.
2006-09-04 07:00:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no particular or scientific reason. they're painted crimson via fact crimson is a colourful coloration, consequently you will locate the lab magnet particularly once you desire it, particularly if the lab is an entire mess
2016-12-14 18:01:06 · answer #11 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋