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Which method is appropriate for separating a mixture of iron and aluminum?
You could do this using a magnet, Iron filings are attracted to a magnet, aluminium filings are not.Hint: magnetism, investigate the relative magnetic properties of the metals.Iron is a ferrous material, and aluminum is non-ferrous. A magnet would separate the two materials as the iron would be attracted to the magnet while the aluminum filings would not. The term ferrous basically refers to any material which contains iron.
What type of metals make a compass point in different directions?
magnet iron
Does magnet attract copper coin?
Yes, copper is a type of magnet. not very strong if its a coin but strong enough to be attracted to another metal e.g: oid LOL or iron. you can make a magnet by stroking iron! proper fascinating.
Why a magnet attracts an unmagnetized iron?
Iron is a magnetic element therefore it will be attracted by a magnet.
When a piece of iron behaves like a magnet when it is touching a permanent magnet that is called?
The process by which a iron piece touching a permanent magnet behaves as a magnet as long as it maintains contact is called magnetic induction. not only does this work when the iron is physically touching the magnet but it works as long as the piece of iron remains under the influence of the magnet. A iron piece attracted to a magnet through a paper with out any physical contact will also behave as a magnet.
Does a magnet attract iron?
Yes, a magnet will attract iron. This is because iron is a type of magnetic substance, and the magnet can penetrate it to increase the magnetic field and draw it near it.
What type of magnet attracts to iron but not for a long time?
Bar magnet. Because a bar magnet is strong to iron..... Or that's what we did in class.....
Which type of nail iron or copper would stick to magnet?
The iron nail would stick to a magnet. Copper is not attracted to magnets.
What type of magnet has an iron core and electric current?
an electromagnet
What type of magnet attracts iron fillings?
all magnets
Why does the magnet attract the iron?
the magnet attracts to iron by the magnetic field both the iron and the magnet have
Why does the magnet attract iron objects?
the magnet attracts to iron by the magnetic field both the iron and the magnet have
Which method is appropriate for separating a mixture of iron and aluminum?
You could do this using a magnet, Iron filings are attracted to a magnet, aluminium filings are not.Hint: magnetism, investigate the relative magnetic properties of the metals.Iron is a ferrous material, and aluminum is non-ferrous. A magnet would separate the two materials as the iron would be attracted to the magnet while the aluminum filings would not. The term ferrous basically refers to any material which contains iron.
What type of metals make a compass point in different directions?
magnet iron
Is magnetite a magnet?
No, it's a permanent magnet. It consists of an iron oxide, and iron is a permanent magnet.
Does magnet attract copper coin?
Yes, copper is a type of magnet. not very strong if its a coin but strong enough to be attracted to another metal e.g: oid LOL or iron. you can make a magnet by stroking iron! proper fascinating.
Is magnetite a temporary magnet?
No, it's a permanent magnet. It consists of an iron oxide, and iron is a permanent magnet.
