The iron filings in the image become induced magnets when they are near the bar magnet. They lose most or all of their magnetism when they are removed from the magnetic field.
Magnetic fields reveal incredible patterns that remain unseen to the naked eye. Various techniques bring these invisible forces to life, showcasing their mesmerizing effects in action. From iron ...
This is exploited in popular demonstrations where the magnetic field of a bar magnet can be made visible. Small filings of iron are first scattered on the surface of a table and then a magnet is ...
Iron filings ... uniform flow of iron filings. [BitBlt_Korry] calls his creation “「時場(じば)」”. Google translates this to “Jiba”, which means “magnetic field”.