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What kind of metals does a magnet attract?
Ones that contain IRON
Why does a compass needle spin toward the magnet when yu put it near a magnet?
The compass is a magnet too; and magnets attract each other. More specifically, the north pole of one magnet is attracted by the south pole of another magnet.The compass is a magnet too; and magnets attract each other. More specifically, the north pole of one magnet is attracted by the south pole of another magnet.The compass is a magnet too; and magnets attract each other. More specifically, the north pole of one magnet is attracted by the south pole of another magnet.The compass is a magnet too; and magnets attract each other. More specifically, the north pole of one magnet is attracted by the south pole of another magnet.
What materials can a scrap heap magnet attract?
Mostly Ferrous metals (alloys containing iron) but also Nickel, Cobalt and Gadolinium.
Why does old coins attract to a magnet?
Because it have some particles of iron in it,, and also some other metals like alluminium,copper etc.
Can gold attract a magnet?
No, a metal must have iron in it to attract a magnet.
Is there a magnet only attract magnets?
all magnets attract ferrous metals (metals containing iron) and the opposite poles of another magnet.
Do all metals attract in magnet?
YES
What is there in magnet that attract metals?
There are magnets in magnets that magnetically attract metal...
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)
What does magnet attract to?
Metals, not non-metals. You might want to find a periodic table.
What kind of metals does a magnet attract?
Ones that contain IRON
What metals attract a magnet to them?
Iron and alloys containing iron.Answer:Iron, nickel and cobalt and their alloys are the common metals that attract magnets. Also, the rare metals gadolinium, neodymium and samarium attract magnets.
What kind of substance attract magnet?
a magnet Actually named magnetite, but it is a natural magnet.
Will a magnet attract aluminium foil?
No, aluminum is a non ferrous. Only ferrous metals can be attracted to a magnet.
What type of magnet can only attract materials when it is touching another magnet?
Metals not magnetic, but permeable will become magnets when near or touching a permanent magnet. You can stroke some metals in the same direction repeatedly on a magnet and make it a magnet.
What are 3 metals are needed to be in an object to attract a magnet?
go on google, they have everything
What type of metals does a magnet repel?
Usually magnets attract any iron based metals. Magnets usually only attract or repel other magnets
