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How do you call the magnet that is used to pick up cars in a scrapyard?
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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!
What can a scrap heap magnet pick up?
metals containing iron
If you spilled a box of pins how could you pick them up quickly?
with a magnet
How many paperclips can a bar magnet pick up?
Depending on how strong the magnet is the amount of paper clips it can pick up will vary. Why don't you test it for yourself?
Why won't a magnet pick up a penny?
because the penny can't be magnetically charged.
How does an electromagnet work in a scrapyard?
In a scrapyard when the workers need to pick up a car there is a crane with a magnet on it. So when they see a car they turn the electric magnet on so it picks up the car and they turn off the electric magnet to drop the car.
What is a scrapyard magnet?
a scrap yard magnet is an electro magnet used to pick up bits of metal. this is used because it can drop the metal because it can be turned on and off
How could an electromagnet on a crane at a scrapyard be made to pick up heavier cars?
increase the current on the electromagnet
How electromagnets pick up cars?
A magnet is built in the crane to pick up cars and other vehicles.
How much does a Ford F-250 2004 pick up motor engine cost?
It can range in price depending were you live, best bet is to do a search for a local scrapyard and give them a call.
Does paper have a large amount of iron in it?
Yes - if you can pick it up with a magnet, it has iron in it. That is why they call substances you can pick up with a magnet "ferromagnetic" - ferrous (the ferro part of ferromagnetic) is Latin meaning (roughly) "of iron", or "containing iron".
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!
Can a magnet pick up aluminum?
No
Can a magnet pick up a large washer?
Yes - if you have a powerful enough magnet !
Will a magnet pick up gold?
No gold is not ferro magnetic. So it will not be picked by a magnet
Does a magnet pick up a real diamond?
No
Can a magnet pick up aluminum cans?
No
