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A pure hydrocarbon/fluorocarbon plastic contains no ferromagnetic material, so it will not be influenced by a magnet.
If a plastic is loaded with ferromagnetic material (such as iron particles), then it will be influenced by an electromagnet.
Ceramic materials loaded with ferromagentic materials, known as ferrites, are widely used in electrical and electronic equipment.
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What is a scrap yard magnet?
It is a magnet which moves metal around the scrap yard. Scientific explanation = It s a big round magnet which is actually an electromagnet. This allows the magnet to be turned on then off. When turned on the electromagnet attracts any magnetic substances. This is why most cars are made of something magnetic! You can move this electromagnet around because it is a crane you pick stuff up move it and then drop it by turning the electromagnet off!
When is magnetism lost in an electromagnet?
Magnetism is lost in an electromagnet when the electricity is turned off.
Why can rubber rubbed with wool attract small bits of paper?
The reason why the pieces of paper are neutral is that they contain equal amount of positive and negative charges and so they cancel each other out. When you bring a charged plastic comb to the pieces of paper, the charge opposite to that of the plastic comb will be brought to a part of the surface of the paper where the plastic comb is. Opposite charges attract each other, and since you're holding the comb, the pieces of paper will be attracted to the comb.
What advantage does an electromagnet have against a bar magnet?
With an electromagnet, the magnetism can be turned on and off according to the whim or need of the operator.
Is earth an electromagnet?
a part of the earths structure causes it to act like an electromagnet
Why electromagnet is used for separating plastic bags?
An electromagnet can attract the metal, leaving the plastic behind.An electromagnet can attract the metal, leaving the plastic behind.An electromagnet can attract the metal, leaving the plastic behind.An electromagnet can attract the metal, leaving the plastic behind.
Did plastic scraps attract by electromagnet?
no. plastic bags are not metallic. i suppose a couple might be caught by static electricity, but that would be more inefficient that separating them by hand.
What kind of magnet can attract steel and iron due to electricity?
electromagnet
Can a magnet attract through ceramic tile?
No, but a powerful electromagnet could.
Do magnets attract plastic?
no, they do not
What is the ifference between an electromagnet and a permanent magnet?
Electromagnets and permanent magnets both attract or repel other magnets and attract iron and other substances. An electromagnet is a magnet that is only active when it has a current passing through it; permanent magnets are always active.
Do electromagnet attract other electromagnets?
depends opposite or like side pointing at each other
How do electromagnets affect nearby magnets?
If an electromagnet is close enough, it will either attract or repel other magnets.
Would an electromagnet be attracted to a magnet?
Yes electromagnet would be attracted to a magnet provided direct current flows through the coil ie when the electromagnet is activated. As unlike poles attract each other the magnet is to placed accordingly. Otherwise repulsion would take place.
Would a north pole attract a plastic alien?
No
What are electromagnets used to record information on?
Electromagnets...electromagnets are magnets attract, or pull, some kinds of metal objects. Stronger magnets exert a greater pull on the objects they attract. Sometimes it would be useful if you could turn off a magnet when you did not want it to attract objects. That is what an electromagnet can do. Some electromagnets .in power plants and factories electromagnets are very large. You can make a small, simple electromagnet in school or at home.
Is an electromagnet likely to be attracted to a magnet?
An electromagnet is simply a device that will create a magnetic field when electricity is run through it (basically a normal magnet, but you need to plug it in). Depending on the magnetic charges of the electromagnet and the regular magnet, it should either attract or repulse like magnets normally do to one another.
