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Why do you think dropping a magnet demagnetises it?
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A magnet is made up of molecules so when the magnet is intact, these molecules are aligned in the same direction, giving it magnetism but dropping or rough handling of a magnet destroys the alignment. As a result, the magnet loses its strength or becomes demagnetised.
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