From where did the magnet get its name? - Vidyadip

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From where did the magnet get its name?

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In ancient time, in Greece (Asia minor at that time), a special type of stone was found. This stone attracted pieces of iron. Magnes, a shepherd found this stone while his sheep were grazing. Hence, this substance found in the region Magnesia was called magnet.

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