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Elements that can be made magnetic contain atoms with electrons that can be polorized, i.e. grouped towards one side of the atom or another. Iron is not among these because it is so dense; nickel it not naturally magnitc but can be made so.
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Iron and nickel are special in magnets because they are ferromagnetic materials, meaning they can be magnetized. When these metals are exposed to a magnetic field, their electrons align in a way that creates a strong magnetic force. This property makes them ideal for use in magnets, as they can attract and repel other magnetic materials.
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Can magnets stick to aluminium?
yes.......! i guess its yes because aluminum is a metal and all the metals are attracted by magnets so hence aluminum get attracted to metals...!
Why do iron and steel stick to magnets?
because i learned it in class and my teacher told the class that magnets only stick to iron or steel and teachers DO NOT LIE.
Are all magnets made of metal?
it doesn't have inside but, iron sticks to the magnet
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.
What thing do magnets are attracted?
Magnets are attracted to other magnets.They may also be attracted to certain so-called magnetic materials (mainly iron). This is because the magnet can induce magnetism in the iron.
Is the element nickel found in magnets?
Nickel is a ferromagnetic material, like iron and cobalt, so quite a few magnets have nickel in them. Nickel shows strong magnetic properties up to 355°C (671°F).Nickel is also a major constituent of Alnico, which is an alloy of Aluminum, Nickel and Cobalt. This alloy is widely used in magnets. Alnico magnets are found in industrial and consumer applications where strong permanent magnets are needed like in electric motors, guitar pickups, microphones, sensors, loudspeakers, etc.If not used directly in the magnet, Nickel is often used to plate magnets. Some common Nickel-plated magnets include Alnicos, Samarium Cobalt, and Neodymium Iron Boron
Can magnets stick to aluminium?
yes.......! i guess its yes because aluminum is a metal and all the metals are attracted by magnets so hence aluminum get attracted to metals...!
What materials are used to make magnets?
The most common permanent magnets are: neodymium magnets, which are composed of neodymium, iron and boron; Samarium Cobalt magnets, which are composed of samarium, cobalt and iron; and ceramic magnets. Here is a link to information about the first 2 which are called rare earth magnets.
Is copper a magnetic material?
Cu is slightly diamagnetic -- has a small tendency to repel magnets, so no, not a magnetic material.
Why do iron and steel stick to magnets?
because i learned it in class and my teacher told the class that magnets only stick to iron or steel and teachers DO NOT LIE.
Do magnets attach to rust?
Magnets are attracted to anything with iron in it. Rust is Iron Oxide, so yes!
Does iron attract magnet?
It would be more accurate to say that magnets attract iron (but under the Newtonian principle that for every action there is an equal but opposite reaction, if magnets attract iron, then iron attracts magnets, so yes).
Can magnets pick up nickel?
Normally nickel plating is applied to base metals that aren't attracted to a magnet. At the atomic level the plating itself is attracted but it's such a small amount of the total composition that the entire item won't stick to a magnet. The nickel component of US nickels (and nickel-clad coins such as dimes, quarters, and half-dollars) is so low that the coins aren't attracted for the same reason. Nickel metal makes up only 25% of a nickel coin and 8% of the other coins.
Are all magnets made of metal?
it doesn't have inside but, iron sticks to the magnet
What are the property of magnets?
Opposite poles of magnets attract each other while like poles repel. So... North is attracted to South but two Norths repeal and two Souths repel. Magnets are also attracted to magnetic substances such as Iron and Nickel. Basically, magnets have two poles, they come in various shapes and attract/repel other magnets.
Which magnets attract?
Magnets attract specific types of metals such as: Iron Nickel Cobalt Steel Try this: Get a magnet hover it over different objects, see what it attracts and repels (doesn't attract).
What is used in magnets more often Nickel or Silver?
Nickel is used to make magnets more often than silver is, for two main reasons: 1). Silver is much more expensive than nickel. 2). Silver is diamagnetic. That means it has a weak, negative susceptibility to magnetic fields, it's slightly repelled by a magnetic field, and it does not retain the magnetic properties when the external field is removed. That means that even if silver were much cheaper than nickel, silver makes crummy magnets that are totally useless as magnets, and you would just have to use nickel anyway.
