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Matches are not made of a magnetic material, so the magnet will not attract it.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoBecause the match is wood.
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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 is an object that is surrounded by a magnetic field and can attract magnetic objects?
The magnet.
Can intense magnetic fields attract lightning?
no
What do unlike poles of magnetic do?
They attract when binded
What is a magnetic interaction?
A magnetic interaction is when magnets find a way to unite; interact with each other.
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.
Explain why a magnet can attract pins but not matches?
A magnet is made of 'Soft' Iron. A pin has steel (iron) in it. A match does NOT have iron in it.
Are pins magnetic?
Yes it is
Why when we attract two pins with a magnet the pins will repel?
If you can attract the same two pins with one magnet, then they are both of either positive or negative charge. Because they have the same charge, the pins will repel each other.
Do magnetic poles that are alike attract?
alike magnetic poles do not attract because according to the law of magnetism, it is stated that unlike magnetic poles attract and alike poles repel.
Can magnets attract objects without touching them?
A magnet has a magnetic field around it. The magnetic field causes a magnetic force that can attract objects to the magnet.
Is brass drawing pin magnetic?
Most drawing pins looked hike brass. Brass is not magnetic? Why do you think drawing pins are attracted to a magnetic?
What is an object that is surrounded by a magnetic field and can attract magnetic objects?
The magnet.
Will a magnet attract steel safety pins?
Yes it is
Can a magnet attract a penny?
No, copper is not magnetic.
Can intense magnetic fields attract lightning?
no
What do unlike poles of magnetic do?
They attract when binded
