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Do you expect paper clips to be attracted or not a attracted to a magnet?
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∙ 11y ago
Paperclips can be held by a magnet but are not usually sold magnetized themselves.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 6y agoThe paper clips will retain a weak magnetic field, and could be classified as temporary magnets, but not permanent magnets. That weak field the paper clips hang on to will dissipate in time.
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∙ 11y agoyes because paper clips are made of metal
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What is the force is acted when the paper clips are attracted to magnet?
gravity
What is the force called that moves paper clips toward a magnet without the magnet touching the paper clips?
A magnetic force.
What will happen to the paper clip when a sheet is placed between the bar magnet and the paper clip?
Magnetic filed of the bar magnet will penetrate a paper. Hence the clip will be attracted and stick to the magnet pressing the paper too to the magnet.
Does a magnet need to touch the paper clips to excert and attractive force?
You need to do the experiment. If the magnet is strong enough, metal (steel, iron) will jump to the magnet (or pull the magnet towards it).
Does the size of a magnet hold more paper clips?
The bigger and stronger the magnet, the more it can carry
Do you expect paper clips to be attracted or not attracted to a magnet?
yes because paper clips are made of metal
What is the force is acted when the paper clips are attracted to magnet?
gravity
Do you expect paper clips to be attached or not attached to a magnet?
well it depends. colorful paper clips won't attach to a magnet. just plain ones do.
What is the force called that moves paper clips toward a magnet without the magnet touching the paper clips?
A magnetic force.
How do you separate paperclips and sand and rice and water?
use a magnet , the paper clips will be attracted to the magnet and the sawdust will not move or u can just pik out the paper clips
Can a strong magnet separate paper clips and paper cups?
ya
Will a magnet separate a marbles of paper clips as a mixture?
I don't
How many paperclips can a bar magnet pick up?
Depending on how strong the magnet is the amount of paper clips it can pick up will vary. Why don't you test it for yourself?
What will happen to the paper clip when a sheet is placed between the bar magnet and the paper clip?
Magnetic filed of the bar magnet will penetrate a paper. Hence the clip will be attracted and stick to the magnet pressing the paper too to the magnet.
What are examples of permanent magnets?
refrigerator magnet, (paper clips+nails)
Why cant someone hang a ton of paperclips off the end of a magnet?
you can hang as many paper clips as you want until the weight of the paper clips becomes more than the pulling force of the magnet
Why do paper clips move towards a maganet?
Paper Clips are made of usually made of steal or iron, which are magnetic materials, so they are attracted to magnets
