A pot magnet is a permanent magnet encased in a steel shell, which is sometimes called a pot, hence the name 'pot' magnet.A permanent magnet emits a magnetic field without the need for any electricity
The steel shell helps the pot magnet by increasing its holding power and providing the magnet with added strength and stability.
MagnetA pot magnet's magnetic face is only exposed on one side of the steel pot.
The north pole of a pot magnet is in the centre of the magnet, with the south pole around the outside edge.The configuration of the magnetic poles creates a closed circuit when the magnet is attached to a ferromagnetic material, providing a stronger hold. A closed circuit is where the magnetic field is trapped within the ferromagnetic material when it becomes attached to the magnet.This type of magnetisation does lead to the magnetic field being strong, but not far reaching, as the lines only run parallel to the magnet. Therefore, the pot magnet can only attract ferromagnetic materials when they are very close to the magnetic face.