Magnetic Fluids









A state of matter that does not have its own shape.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

shock absorber:
A device used to lessen an impact.

To hang.

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  1. What magnetic material did NASA scientists use in rocket fuel?
  2. Magnetic fluids are used to help control the motion of a fluid. Invent another use for a magnetic fluid. Think of an object or a structure that would benefit from a magnetic fluid. What does the magnetic fluid help the object or structure do? Does the fluid help to control motion in part of the object or structure, as in a robotic arm? Or does the fluid, like a shock absorber for a building, help to control motion for the entire structure? How is the magnetic fluid contained? Write a few sentences describing your invention. Include details that tell how magnetic fluid helps the invention. Then draw a picture of your invention. Show where the fluid is stored in the object or structure. Be creative!