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Why is steel not used to make electro magnets?

steel is note for an elecromagnet because once it turned magnetic it stays magnetic


Why do iron and steel stick to magnets?

because i learned it in class and my teacher told the class that magnets only stick to iron or steel and teachers DO NOT LIE.


What causes magnets to attract to refrigerator?

The magnetic material of which the box of the refrigerator is fabricated, such as iron or steel.


How are electro magnet different from permanent magnet?

Electro magnets differs from permanent magnet because it requires electricity. A simple electro magnet consists of an iron rod wrapped in a coil of copper and when electricity flows through the copper, a magnetic field is formed.


Why stainless steel is better then iron?

Stainless steel is stronger and retards rust unlike iron

Related questions

Why is steel not used to make electro magnets?

steel is note for an elecromagnet because once it turned magnetic it stays magnetic


Why are magnets used?

Electro magnets can be very useful to carry heavy loads of iron and metal from one side of a factory to another. Electro-magnets are formed by shooting electricity through a coil of copper.


What can be made into magnets?

iron steel cobalt


Why do magnets stick to the refrigerater?

Because refrigerators are made of steel (iron) even though they have nice finish on the outside and magnets are attracted to steel (iron).


Are there more magnets than Iron and Steel?

there is only 4 iron steel nikel and cobalt


Do magnets only attract to iron and steel?

Yes


What type of metal does magnets stick to?

Iron and its alloys (e.g. steel) are attracted to magnets


How do magnets stick to refridgerators?

Refrigerators are made of steel, which is mostly iron, and iron is magnetic.


What are the 4 magnetic materials?

the 4 magnetic materials are iron, steel, copper and nickel


Are magnets attracted to steel?

The three elements effected by magnetism are Iron, Nickel, and Cobalt. Steel is a iron alloy.Generally speaking, yes , steel is magnetic. But it should be noted that there are a number of steels that are not magnetic. In order to answer this question, you must first identify the type of steel. Steel can also be magnetized[or made to be magnetic] using an electric field.


Why metal can does not attract to the magnet?

magnets only attract iron and steel


Specify what steel contains that makes it attracted by magnets?

Iron. Steel is made of iron. Iron is easily susceptible to molecular realignment which causes magnetism and attraction to it.