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How can you tell the difference between a bar of iron a bar of copper and a magnet?
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∙ 14y ago
Iron is a ferromagnetic metal, and copper is not. Iron will be attracted to the magnet but the copper will not.
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How would you distinguish between soft iron a piece of copper and a magnet?
The soft iron and magnet will attract each other - the copper will not be attracted to either of the other two.
What is the difference between iron and magnet?
Magnet attract things made of iron nickel steel
Does magnet attract copper coin?
Yes, copper is a type of magnet. not very strong if its a coin but strong enough to be attracted to another metal e.g: oid LOL or iron. you can make a magnet by stroking iron! proper fascinating.
Why are iron filings used to find the magnetic field when copper filings are not?
Copper filings are not attracted to a magnet, as iron filings are.
Difference between 863 bronze and SAE 863 bronze?
No difference except the 863 specs sintered iron/copper, not bronze (TIN/copper).
How would you distinguish between soft iron a piece of copper and a magnet?
The soft iron and magnet will attract each other - the copper will not be attracted to either of the other two.
What is the difference between iron and magnet?
Magnet attract things made of iron nickel steel
What is the difference between a magnet and a metal pan?
A metal pan will not attract iron but a magnet does.
What are the similarities and between iron and copper?
ferous (iron) and non-ferous (copper) metals. A magnet will pick up iron but not copper.
How would you separate copper strands and iron filings?
I would separate copper strands and iron filings by using a magnet. The iron is magnetic, but the copper is not, so the magnet picks up the iron, but leaves the copper behind.
Which type of nail iron or copper would stick to magnet?
The iron nail would stick to a magnet. Copper is not attracted to magnets.
How do you separate copper fillings from a mixture of copper fillings and iron fillings?
The easiest way is with a magnet. It'll attract the iron and not the copper. If you're on a higher budget, the difference in the melting point could help.
Could separate iron filings from copper sulphate and copper oxide with a magnet?
Yes, a magnet would remove the iron filings without attracting the copper salts, copper salts are not magnetic.
For separation of copper and iron what you can use?
you can use magnetic separation by passing a magnet through the copper and iron
Does magnet attract copper coin?
Yes, copper is a type of magnet. not very strong if its a coin but strong enough to be attracted to another metal e.g: oid LOL or iron. you can make a magnet by stroking iron! proper fascinating.
Which of the following will be attracted to or repelled by a magnet?
A copper wire carrying current, Another magnet, An iron horseshoeA copper wire carrying currentAnother magnetAn iron horseshoe
How do you know if copper is a non ferrous metal?
A magnet will not cling to copper because there is no iron in it.
