Lodestone is the first known pieces of magnets, an ore of iron oxide (Fe 3 O 4 ) found in large quantities in Magnesia, in Asia Minor. This ore was found to possess two properties 1. It attracts small pieces of iron, and 2. It sets itself along a definite direction when it is suspended freely.

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What is a lodestone?

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Lodestone is the first known pieces of magnets, an ore of iron oxide (Fe₃O₄) found in large quantities in Magnesia, in Asia Minor.

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What is a lodestone?

Magnetism

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Related Questions

How will you test whether a given rod is made of iron or copper?[Hint: Iron rod gets magnetized when placed near a bar magnet by magnetic induction, while copper rod does not get magnetized]

Explain the term induced magnetism.

What is a natural magnet? State two limitations of a natural magnet?

What is an artificial magnet? State two reasons why do we need artificial magnets?

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[Hint: Iron rod gets magnetized when placed near a bar magnet by magnetic induction, while copper rod does not get magnetized]