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Why a changing magnetic field affects a metal but not something made of plastic?
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∙ 12y ago
Because the entire concept of magnetic field is based on the element IRON (and to a much lesser degree, Nickel). Iron content? (most metals): Magnetic. Plastic based? (no iron): Not magnetic. Simple as that.
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Is perspex magnetic?
No, it's plastic
Why isn't plastic magnetic?
yes, yes it does
Which is not a magnetic material?
There are lots of materials that are not magnetic. Some are aluminum, leather, plastic, cloth, paper, wood, etc.
Can plastic ruler made into magnet?
no it can not .it is because a magnetic meterial can made in to magnet
What kind of materials are used the in magnetic strips of ATM cards?
Iron compounds and plastic.
Is there anything that is not metal and magnetic?
Yes. There is something called "magnetic plastic" but I'm not allowed to tell you where you could find out more about it.
Is a piece of plastic magnetic or non magnetic?
Non-magnetic
Why does a credit card reader only work sometimes when wrapped in plastic?
It may have something to do with the magnetic strip on the card.
What is something that is not affected by a magnet?
Um... a non-magnetic material? Like anything made of wood, plastic, fabric, etc.
Is perspex magnetic?
No, it's plastic
Is a plastic spoon magnetic?
no it is not megnetic
Why isn't plastic magnetic?
yes, yes it does
Which is magnetic Paper Metal Wood or Plastic?
Metal
What are some materials that are not magnetic?
plastic marble and nikel
Can an electro magnet be used in separating plastic bag from a garbage bag hip?
No. (Plastic is not magnetic.)
Things that are non magnetic and magnetic?
Magnetic materials: -steel -iron -nickel -cobalt Non-magnetic materials: -aluminum -copper -zinc -gold -silver -wood -plastic -glass Note: Not all forms of Iron are magnetic.
Is plastic straw conductor?
Most plastic paper clips are made only of plastic and are not magnetic. If you have one that contains a magnetic metal like steel, then you might be able to make it magnetic, depending on the thickness of the coating and how you went about the process.
