JAMB Physics 1989 Question 34

Question 34

Magnetism

A bar magnet is most effectively demagnetized by

  1. A.placing it in a N − S position and hitting it with a hammer
  2. B.subjecting it to an electric current from a battery
  3. C.bringing its north pole in contact with the north pole of a very strong magnet
  4. D.heating the magnet.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (heating the magnet.)

Explanation

Strong heating makes the domains vibrate out of line and destroys the magnetism completely.