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By putting metal piece in contact of other magnet or magnetic field.

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Q: How can metal become a temporary magnet?
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When you rub a magnet with metal what happens to the metal object?

the metal object becomes a temporary magnet


How would you describe a temporary magnet?

Any old piece of metal can be a temporary magnet; it can be made to act as a magnet for a while, then revert back to being just metal without any magnetic properties.


Can a safety pin become a temporary magnet?

Yes but not for very long.


What must a nail be contained within to become a temporary magnet?

A magnetic field.


How do you make a temporary magnet without electricity?

you can wrap a wire around a metal object and attach both ends of the wire to the battery and you metal will be magnetisedfor an amount of time.


What sticks to a temporary magnet?

Anything that is attracted to a permanent magnet will be attracted to (sticks to) a temporary magnet.


What three things are required to make a temporary magnet?

a piece of metal 12volt batt a piece of wire


Definition of temporary magnet?

A magnet that isn't always a magnet.


What happens to the iron ruler if it rubs with a magnet?

It will become an electro-magnet which is an temporary magnet. it is because of the induction property, the magnetic effect gets transfered to the Scale. (it can be any piece of Iron)


What is is a temporary magnet made by running electric current around a metal core?

Unit 8, Lesson 7. Do your work.


What kind of magnet is made in a factory?

a temporary magnet!


What distinguishes a permanent magnet from a temporary magnet?

Permanent magnets do not lose their magnetic ability. Temporary magnets, however, gain magnetic properties when they are touched or moved by a permanent magnet. The properties of a temporary magnet dissipates over time after the permanent magnet is removed.