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How come magnets look plastic and are flexible e.g like some fridge magnets?
Fridge magnets are usually made of flexible vinyl with thin magnetic strips in them to make them magnetic.www.magnets.com
What is magnet made up of?
magnets are usually composed of iron, though any polarizable metal will suffice.
Can magnets be temporary?
Electromagnets are temporary magnets made of iron usually that are created by passing a current through a wire wrapped around the iron. There are also ways of making temporary magnets out of ordinary iron objects that can later be demagnetized. I am not wise in the ways of these latter type of temporary magnets.
What is the name of a man made magnet?
Man-made or Synthetic magnets are stronger than natural magnets and have many uses including alternative medicine (magnet therapy for Arthritis & Rheumatism), fridge/car magnets, they are also widely used in manufacturing. Made from a Nickle, Aluminium and cobalt (AlNiCo) compound they are magnetized by placing them in a machine which produces a strong electromagnetic field.
What were the first magnets made out of?
they were made of magnetite and always will be
How come magnets look plastic and are flexible e.g like some fridge magnets?
Fridge magnets are usually made of flexible vinyl with thin magnetic strips in them to make them magnetic.www.magnets.com
Is a nail attracted to a magnet?
Yes. Nails are usually made from iron or steel, which is attracted to magnets.
What attracts magnets and is made out of magnets?
magnetism
Is a magnet an isulator?
That might depend on what material the magnet is made from, but usually magnets are made from metals or alloys, i.e., electrical conductors.
What is magnet made up of?
magnets are usually composed of iron, though any polarizable metal will suffice.
What type of metals does a magnet repel?
Usually magnets attract any iron based metals. Magnets usually only attract or repel other magnets
Can magnets be temporary?
Electromagnets are temporary magnets made of iron usually that are created by passing a current through a wire wrapped around the iron. There are also ways of making temporary magnets out of ordinary iron objects that can later be demagnetized. I am not wise in the ways of these latter type of temporary magnets.
How can magnets change?
magnets can be made destroyed or broken apart
What are today's magnets made from?
todays magnets are made of alloys yahoo answered this question too. :)
Is magnet use in iron?
Magnets is made of iron. Magnets are attracted to anything made out of iron.
Why do paper clips move towards a maganet?
Paper Clips are made of usually made of steal or iron, which are magnetic materials, so they are attracted to magnets
What is the name of a man made magnet?
Man-made or Synthetic magnets are stronger than natural magnets and have many uses including alternative medicine (magnet therapy for Arthritis & Rheumatism), fridge/car magnets, they are also widely used in manufacturing. Made from a Nickle, Aluminium and cobalt (AlNiCo) compound they are magnetized by placing them in a machine which produces a strong electromagnetic field.
