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If a paper clip is picked up by a magnet underwater will the paper clip be magnetized and pick up other paper clips?
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∙ 11y ago
Yes. But the attached paper clip will usually not generate a magnetic field as strong as the magnet itself. At some point, either the field will be too weak to pick up another clip, or the weight of the clips will exceed the lifting power of the original magnet.
The magnetic field is not affected by water. In fact, the slight reduction in weight due to the buoyancy will normally allow a slightly larger string to be formed underwater than in air.
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Do you expect paper clips to be attracted or not a attracted to a magnet?
Paperclips can be held by a magnet but are not usually sold magnetized themselves.
What is the force called that moves paper clips toward a magnet without the magnet touching the paper clips?
A magnetic force.
Why will one magnet pick up more paper clips than two of the same magnets put together?
I'm not an expert, but it would probably be because the two different electromagnetic fields from the magnets are not lining up. This would cause part of the attractive force to be canceled out, and for less paper clips to stick. It really depends on how you have the magnets put together.
What is the force is acted when the paper clips are attracted to magnet?
gravity
Does a magnet need to touch the paper clips to excert and attractive force?
You need to do the experiment. If the magnet is strong enough, metal (steel, iron) will jump to the magnet (or pull the magnet towards it).
Do you expect paper clips to be attracted or not a attracted to a magnet?
Paperclips can be held by a magnet but are not usually sold magnetized themselves.
What is the force called that moves paper clips toward a magnet without the magnet touching the paper clips?
A magnetic force.
Why will one magnet pick up more paper clips than two of the same magnets put together?
I'm not an expert, but it would probably be because the two different electromagnetic fields from the magnets are not lining up. This would cause part of the attractive force to be canceled out, and for less paper clips to stick. It really depends on how you have the magnets put together.
Do you expect paper clips to be attached or not attached to a magnet?
well it depends. colorful paper clips won't attach to a magnet. just plain ones do.
Do you expect paper clips to be attracted or not attracted to a magnet?
yes because paper clips are made of metal
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?
Will a magnet separate a marbles of paper clips as a mixture?
I don't
What is the force is acted when the paper clips are attracted to magnet?
gravity
Does a magnet need to touch the paper clips to excert and attractive force?
You need to do the experiment. If the magnet is strong enough, metal (steel, iron) will jump to the magnet (or pull the magnet towards it).
Can a strong magnet separate paper clips and paper cups?
ya
What are examples of permanent magnets?
refrigerator magnet, (paper clips+nails)
Why cant someone hang a ton of paperclips off the end of a magnet?
you can hang as many paper clips as you want until the weight of the paper clips becomes more than the pulling force of the magnet
