Q: How do we use magnets in our daily lives? A: The following is a listing of just some of the ways we use magnets in our daily lives. Can you think of any others?

• anything with a motor

• can opener

• refrigerator

• your car has several

• cabinet latches

• your computer

• some kitchen cabinet doors have magnets that help them stay closed

• some other cabinet doors also have magnets

• camera cases and purse both can close with magnets

• magnetic paperclip holders are great at the desk

• tape recorders and video players have magnets

• storm doors can closes with magnets

• refrigerator magnets used to hold up pictures, grocery lists, A+ test papers

• telephones and cell phones

• microwave oven

• stereo-systems

• CRT TVs

• computers (lots of magnets)

• ceiling fans

• refrigerators (inside the fridge, not just fridge magnets)

• printers

• the uses for magnets are endless