how was the magnet discovered? where it originally came from and how?

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how was the magnet discovered? where it originally came from and how?

2007-09-29 02:53:58 · 2 answers · asked by Aj 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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lodestone is a naturally occurring mineral containing magnetite which is magnetic--earliest european source was turkey (magnesia) (i think)

the under-rated chinese were the first to use it to make compasses (12th century )

2007-09-29 03:06:53 · answer #1 · answered by jamus d woespuss 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnet please here for a detailed answer

2007-09-29 03:09:14 · answer #2 · answered by bad g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋