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it can pick up mild steel metal and that's all i know sorry.
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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.
Whyb are natural magnets noy used in cranes to lift heavy loads?
The electro-magnet can be switched on and pick up metal. Then the electro-magnet can be switched off and the metal will be released. A natural magnet would not release the metal.
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.
Can a magnet pick up aluminum?
No
One other use for a magnet?
Magnets are use to pick up things, in electric motors, to hold things on a metal wall, and in MRI.
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
Can a magnet pick up aluminum cans?
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.
