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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
Can a magnet pick up metal in the mud?
Yes, if it's strong enough.
Will a magnet pick up gold?
No gold is not ferro magnetic. So it will not be picked by a magnet
How do you tell the north side of a cow magnet?
You can't. It doesn't matter which end of a cow magnet is North or South. As long as it can pick up metal and the metal sticks to it, then it works just fine.
Can any metal object be picked up by a magnet?
Magnets only pick up ferromagnetic materials. There are many metals that a magnet will not pick up. A magnet will pick up an iron nail but will not pick up a piece of copper wire. Magnets will only pick up Nickel, Cobalt, Iron, and Steel, if I remember my middle school science correctly.
What type of magnet can be controlled by adjusting the flow of electric current such as might be used in a scrap yard to pick up and then drop large pieces of metal?
An electro magnet.
If you spilled a box of pins how could you pick them up quickly?
Use a magnet to quickly pick up the pins, as they are usually made of metal and will stick to the magnet. Alternatively, use a lint roller or sticky tape to easily lift the pins off the surface. Lastly, you can use a vacuum cleaner with a hose attachment to efficiently suck up the pins.
How many paperclips can a bar magnet pick up?
The number of paperclips a bar magnet can pick up will depend on the strength of the magnet and the size of the paperclips. In general, a typical bar magnet can pick up several small paperclips at once.
How can I test the strength of a magnet?
To test the strength of a magnet, you can use a compass to see how strongly the magnet attracts or repels the needle. The stronger the magnet, the more the needle will move. You can also compare the magnet's ability to pick up metal objects of different weights to gauge its strength.
Can a magnet pick up a large washer?
Yes - if you have a powerful enough magnet !
Does a magnet pick up a real diamond?
No
Is magnetism or electricity better?
It could be either one. It all depends on what you need to use it for. For example, you need a magnet to pick up scrap metal, but the same magnet is no good at all for lighting a flashlight.
