Magnet Through the Table

The object moves with no visible contact. Ask students to predict what will happen. Move magnet underneath while the metal object moves above. Key idea: Magnetic force acts through many nonmagnetic materials. Ask: Can a magnet pull through something? Safety and cleanup: Use large classroom-safe magnets. https://www.google.com/search?q=%22Magnet+Through+the+Table%22+science+demonstration+experiment