A horseshoe shaped magnet is simply a bar magnet bent into a U-shaped shape. The U-shaped shape points the magnetic poles in the same direction, making the magnet stronger. This shape was originally created as a substitute for a bar magnet and has now become a universal symbol for magnets. According to the strength of a horseshoe magnet, it can be used to absorb metal objects of any size. For example, a small Horseshoe can collect Paper clip, while an industrial size Horseshoe magnet is used in construction and engineering to absorb large heavy metals. A horseshoe magnet is also used at the bottom of the pendulum.

Disk magnet

We can manipulate the shape of the magnet to increase the magnetic pole area, thereby increasing its suction. Due to its wide and flat surface, the disk magnet has a large magnetic pole area, making it a sturdy and effective magnet.

Square magnet

According to the size of the disk, this shape has multiple uses. Disk magnets are used daily in clothing, fashion accessories, and home decor. Sewing disc magnets onto clothes is a good way to secure the fabric together. Industrial sized disk magnets are typically used to pick up old cars in landfills. Fans of Breaking Bad may recognize this magnet at the premiere of Season 5, when a dump disk magnet was used to destroy the hard drive of a laptop from afar.

Spherical magnet

Spherical magnets are usually sold as toys and novelty items. Spherical magnets make popular table toys, such as Rattlesnake eggs. This shape can also be used to make bracelets and necklaces. If you use a sphere to represent atoms, a spherical magnet is also an effective tool when demonstrating the structure of certain elements and molecules.

Cylindrical magnet

Cylindrical magnets are sometimes used in medicine. According to BBC News, some doctors are experimenting with using magnetic rods to treat patients with scoliosis. Unlike metal rods, even after placing the magnetic rod into the patient's spine, it can be extended non-invasive through remote control. This eliminates the need for multiple surgeries to extend the rod during treatment