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    Slow motion: The power of magnets and the beautiful destruction they create

    Jan. 12, 2018

    These magnets, generally used in speakers and MRI machines, feature a gauss rating of 13,000 and obliterate any object that comes between them.

    Do you like larger-than-life demonstrations of science that includes fire, explosions and more caught in slow motion? Then Street Science on Science Channel is the TV show for you. On a recent episode, the team demonstrated the power of neodymium magnets. These magnets, generally used in speakers and MRI machines, feature a gauss rating of 13,000 and obliterate any object that comes between them.

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    Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

    Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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