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Can magnets pick up paper

Updated: 8/11/2023
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No, paper does not contain any magnetic compounds in it's compositon.

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No, because only things which contain a substantial proportion of Iron are attracted by magnets... and paper has no iron in it.

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No. Try it yourself. Paper does not affect a magnetic field.

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