Question 1

Magnets. How do they work?

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If you are asking how magnetism works, no one *really* knows. There are some theories which are well-supported by evidence, but they don't fully explain the phenomena. It's in the same category as gravity in that sense. The answer from April 2017 by Michael is entirely wrong; no scientist anywhere thinks that magnets themselves work based on anything to do with the north and south poles, as magnets work in the vacuum of space, far from those poles. I suppose there *could* be a connection with the N&S poles in terms of what causes certain materials on Earth to BE magnetic, but they operate independently of the N&S poles, regardless of their magnetic property's origin.

Question 2

does the strong magnetic field generated by the magnet interfere with the iphone internal compass? can the steelie permanently damage the iphone?

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They claim it will not damage the iPhone, I haven't used it long term though.  As far as the compass, my compass never worked inside the vehicle BEFORE I bought the Steelie.  Sometimes my iPhone 7 compass would be a full 45° to 90° off inside the truck.

Question 3

Cant't find crucial info - what are the measurements of the disc that attaches to your phone?  Diameter and thickness would really be helpful

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Diameter 3/4" and thickness 1/8", very nice product. Frequently bought together and well works with 🌈🌈 Guanda Bluetooth FM Transmitter for Car Bluetooth Adapter High-end Car Music Player 🌈🌈

Question 4

Has anyone used this on a motorcycle, cell phone mounts I have seen on motorcycles are big and not very attractive

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I have not used it on a motorcycle but I have put it on the side of my car while loading my bike on the roof rack & kinda forgot it. when I got home my phone was right where I left it on the outside of my car (despite freeway speeds of up to 80mph for just more than an hour). I'm pretty happy with this. (I have the iphone5)

Additional Features	Adjustable
Asin	B00BAQKRHY
Best Sellers Rank	#4,028 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories) #165 in Cell Phone Automobile Cradles
Brand	Nite Ize
Color	Original
Compatible Devices	Smartphones
Compatible Phone Models	MOUNT, SILVER MOUNT, unlocked SILVER MOUNT
Compatible With Vehicle Type	Automobile
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (10,628) 4.5 out of 5 stars
Enclosure Material	Metal
Global Trade Identification Number	00094664027312, 00168141438424, 08111164452481
Included Components	Magnetic Car Dash Mount
Item Dimensions	4.4 x 1.3 x 4.2 inches
Item Type Name	Nite Ize Steelie Car Mount Kit
Item Weight	0.1 kg
Manufacturer	Nite Ize, inc
Mfr Part Number	STCK-11-R8
Model Name	Steelie
Model Number	STCK-11-R8
Mounting Type	Dashboard
Shape	rectangular prism
Unit Count	1 Count
Upc	094664027312
Warranty Description	SEE MANUFACTURER
Water Resistance Level	Water Resistant
Weight Capacity Maximum	0.5 kg

Steelie Original Dash Kit - Magnetic Phone Mount for Car Dashboard - Car Phone Holder with Strong Steelie Magnet & 3M VHB Adhesive

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