No, it does not. A magnet produces a magnetic field, which attracts only ferromagnetic materials, such as iron, and also repels other magnets.
Other ferromagnetic materials include: cobalt, nickel, iron, some alloys of rarer earth metals as well as natural minerals, such as lodestone.
Magnets attract iron nails because iron is a ferromagnetic material, meaning it can be magnetized and respond to magnetic fields. In contrast, plastic is a non-magnetic material that does not have the properties to be influenced by a magnet. Therefore, while the magnet induces a magnetic field in the iron nail, it has no effect on the plastic button.
It depends on the material the key is made of. If the key is made of a ferromagnetic material, such as iron, then yes, a magnet will attract it. If the key is made of a non-magnetic material, such as aluminum or brass, then the magnet will not attract it.
A magnet will not pass through materials that are not magnetic, such as wood, plastic, glass, or paper. Materials that are considered non-magnetic do not have magnetic properties that can attract or repel the magnet.
One way to separate scrap iron and plastic is by using a magnet. Since iron is magnetic while plastic is not, you can use a magnet to attract and separate the iron from the plastic. Alternatively, you can also try using a mechanical sorting machine to separate the two materials based on their different physical properties.
A magnet will attract the iron beads but not the glas beads
The opposite of attract when referring to a magnet is repel.
what will not attract to a magnet
You could use a magnet to attract the steel ball bearings and then you would be left with the plastic beads.
the south side of one magnet attract to the north side of the other magnet; opposites attract. The molecules get attracted.
Sterling silver is not magnetic, as it contains no iron. Therefore, it will not attract a magnet.
attract
A strong magnet will attract steel due to its ferromagnetic properties, while it will not attract brass as it is not a ferromagnetic material.