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Magnetism in metals is due to electrons flowing in the same direction, causing a magnetic field. Not all metals produce a magnetic field.
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Does a ruby respond to magnet?
No, a ruby does not respond to magnet.
Do all metals attract in magnet?
YES
Is there a magnet only attract magnets?
all magnets attract ferrous metals (metals containing iron) and the opposite poles of another magnet.
What metals do magnets only attract?
Ferrous metals, such as: Iron (Fe) Cobalt (Co) and some alloys respond to magnetism. Aluminum responds to electromagnetic eddy currents.
Which atracted to a magnet?
metals
Why does a crane have a magnet?
the crane has magnet to separate the metals from others
What metals are attacted by a scrap heap magnet?
A magnet is attracted by metals containing iron in their makeup, primarily steel.
Metals are either ferrous or non ferrous what does this mean?
It means if they are effected by a magnet. Ferrous metals are pulled by a magnet.
Are all metals magnetic and all non-metals non-magnetic?
Not all metals are magnetic; for example, graphite and aluminum. Additionally, a non-metal may be a magnet; for instance, O2, or oxygen gas, is paramagnetic.
What materials can a magnet stick to?
Materials which contain iron, generally. These metals that work with a magnet are generally called "Ferrous" metals
What type of magnet can only attract materials when it is touching another magnet?
Metals not magnetic, but permeable will become magnets when near or touching a permanent magnet. You can stroke some metals in the same direction repeatedly on a magnet and make it a magnet.
What are metals that a magnet attracts?
iron
