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    Every stationary iron object in the US is magnatized with a north pole at the bottom and a south pole at the top! This includes bathtubs, filing cabinets, refrigerators, and even umbrellas with an iron shaft left standing for a while. Any ideas why?

    Question #25454. Asked by Nude Dude. (Dec 22 02 9:10 PM)


    Baloo55th

    		I've waited quite a while for the experts to sort this one! Every iron object is influenced by the Earth's magnetic field, but only certain forms of iron retain magnetic influence. Soft iron as used in electric motors and generators loses it as soon as the surrounding field is withdrawn, so any soft iron objects won't be magnetised. As to the effect you describe, I've never heard of it as such. I could understand it in the north of Canada where the Magnetic North Pole is, but not in the United States. Sorry not to be of more help.

    Jan 13 03, 8:43 PM

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