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A magnet is made of 'Soft' Iron. A pin has steel (iron) in it. A match does NOT have iron in it.

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lenpollock

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Why can magnets only attract pins and not matches?

MAGNETS ATTRACT IRON! The pin is made of an iron so it is able to attract to the magnet. The match on the other hand, is made of cardboard paper substance. Paper and cardboard both DO NOT contain iron. That is why magnets attract pins but not matches.


Why when we attract two pins with a magnet the pins will repel?

If you can attract the same two pins with one magnet, then they are both of either positive or negative charge. Because they have the same charge, the pins will repel each other.


Will a magnet attract steel safety pins?

Yes it is


Why can a magnetic attract pins but not matches?

Magnetic materials like pins have unpaired electrons that align with an external magnetic field, causing attraction. Matches do not contain magnetic properties, so they are not affected by magnetic fields.


A mixture of pins and toothpicks?

A mixture of pins and toothpicks can be separated by using a magnet to attract the pins and leaving the toothpicks behind. Alternatively, the mixture can be sifted through a sieve to separate the larger pins from the smaller toothpicks.


What happens when you dip a bar magnet in a pile of pins?

When you dip a bar magnet into a pile of pins, the magnetic field of the bar magnet induces magnetism in the pins, causing them to become temporarily magnetized. As a result, the pins are attracted to the magnet and will stick to it. This phenomenon occurs because the magnetic domains within the pins align with the magnetic field of the bar magnet, allowing them to respond to the magnetic force. Once removed from the magnet, most pins will lose their magnetism and return to their non-magnetic state.


When two pins are hung by their heads from the same poles of a magnet their pointed ends fly apart Explain?

The ends of the two pins represent two poles of the same polarity, which means they repel each other.


What method that can be used to separate the pins and button?

Well, darling, to separate pins and buttons, you can simply use your fingers to pick them apart one by one. Alternatively, you could also use a magnet to attract the pins while leaving the buttons behind. Just be careful not to prick yourself, we wouldn't want any unnecessary bloodshed over a fashion dilemma now, would we?


What is used for storing pins or needles?

I prefer to store my needles in a smaller, separate container from my pins. I store my straight pins in a paper clip holder with a magnet in the top; this keeps the pins in the container well and the magnet aids in retrieving stray pins.


How can you separate aluminum pins and iron pins easily?

Use a magnet, that will separate all the iron pins


How do you separate steel pins and wooden toothpicks?

Use magnet to separate pins :)


How do you find poles of horse shoe magnet science?

A horse shoe magnet like other magnets have a north and a south pole. The only difference is that is shaped like a horse shoe. It is used to attract small toys, pins etc.