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all magnets attract ferrous metals (metals containing iron) and the opposite poles of another magnet.
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Why metal can does not attract to the magnet?
magnets only attract iron and steel
What do magnets not attract to?
what will not attract to a magnet
Can magnet attract air?
Magnets will only attract Lead, Iron and Cobalt; not air.
What is there in magnet that attract metals?
There are magnets in magnets that magnetically attract metal...
What type of metals does a magnet repel?
Usually magnets attract any iron based metals. Magnets usually only attract or repel other magnets
Is any magnet good to test gold or silver?
No. Magnets only attract iron.
What is the ifference between an electromagnet and a permanent magnet?
Electromagnets and permanent magnets both attract or repel other magnets and attract iron and other substances. An electromagnet is a magnet that is only active when it has a current passing through it; permanent magnets are always active.
Why do magnets attract?
the south side of one magnet attract to the north side of the other magnet; opposites attract. The molecules get attracted.
What metals attract magnet?
No metals can attract a magnet. Only magnets can attract metals. (Believe me there is a difference). However the most common examples of metals which magnets would be able to pick up are Iron and Steel (steel is an alloy of Iron and Carbon)
When do magnets attract?
Magnets attract when the south side of a magnet is facing towards the north side of another magnet. If the sides are both north or south the magnet will then repel. ( Opposites attract and Likes repel )
What is a magnetic interaction?
A magnetic interaction is when magnets find a way to unite; interact with each other.
Why can magnets only attract pins and not matches?
MAGNETS ATTRACT IRON! The pin is made of an iron so it is able to attract to the magnet. The match on the other hand, is made of cardboard paper substance. Paper and cardboard both DO NOT contain iron. That is why magnets attract pins but not matches.
