The soft iron piece placed across the poles of a horseshoe magnet is called what?

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The soft iron piece placed across the poles of a horseshoe magnet is called what?

2006-09-17 01:33:16 · 4 answers · asked by pal 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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it is called a keeper. it is used to preserve the magnetic properties of a magnet. not only on horseshoe magnets, but it is also used on bar magnets (where two magnets are kept togather facing opposite poles and a keeper on each side)

2006-09-17 01:48:58 · answer #1 · answered by ankit pruthi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

a keeper, it is there to help keep the magnet from losing its magnetism by completing the magnetic circuit

2006-09-17 01:54:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Armature . It's used in motors & generators.

2006-09-17 01:39:45 · answer #3 · answered by Innocence Redefined 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

a keeper

2006-09-17 01:36:45 · answer #4 · answered by norsmen 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋