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No, gold is not magnetic. A gold coin that is attracted to a magnet is almost certainly gold plated over an iron or nickel base (though nickel is far less magnetic).
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∙ 14y agoyes because it's a metal
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Can gold attract a magnet?
No, a metal must have iron in it to attract a magnet.
Can 9carat gold attract a magnet slightly?
No. For a metal to be magnetic it has to contain iron. Gold does not contain iron.
Does yellow gold attract a magnet?
Fine gold is non-magnetic, so a magnet will not attract it. However, the clasp will stick to a magnet because of its small steel spring. Most fine items will also bear markings.
Do magnetic poles that are alike attract?
alike magnetic poles do not attract because according to the law of magnetism, it is stated that unlike magnetic poles attract and alike poles repel.
Is gold a magnetic or a non magnetic?
Gold is not magnetic.
Can magnets attract objects without touching them?
A magnet has a magnetic field around it. The magnetic field causes a magnetic force that can attract objects to the magnet.
Is gold a magnetic substance?
Gold is not magnetic
Why can a magnetic attract pins but not matches?
Matches are not made of a magnetic material, so the magnet will not attract it.
Is gold magnetic or non-magnetic?
Gold is nonmagnetic.
Is rose gold metal magnetic?
Gold is not magnetic.
What is an object that is surrounded by a magnetic field and can attract magnetic objects?
The magnet.
Is 14carat gold magnetic?
No. Solid gold jewelry is not magnetic.
