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Q: Why can magnets attract through paper or plastics?
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Can a magnet attract through paper?

Magnets attract iron but not paper because paper has no magnetism.


Do magnets attract paper clips?

yes magets can attract iron paper clips


Would magnets attract to a paperclip under water?

magnets dont lose their magnetism under water. According to me magnets do attract paper under water.


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.


Why don't magnets attract?

Because silly, paper is not a metal. Magnets only attract to metal objects, not wood, or sand, or a finger, but only metal.


What is the hypothesis of magnets?

They have North and South poles, and can attract different things, such as iron, paper clips, other magnets, and some metal. It can also repel other magnets.


Do magnets work through paper?

Yes, but the thickness of the paper will affect the holding capability of the magnet.


Why magnets attract iron but do not attract paper.?

Magnet emmits electromagnetic waves which only affects 3 metals:iron,nickel and cobalt. Papes does not get affected as it's atoms do not respond to electromagnetic waves.


Can magnets attract through wax paper?

Yes, wax does not block lines of magnetic force.


How many coils around a steel nail will attract the most paperclips?

Most people will think that the 2 poles will attract the most number of clips but actually the part which can attract the most number of clips are the sides near the 2 poles ____________ | N S | |___________| ^ ^ here here


Why do magnets attract to iron but not paper?

Iron has magnetic domains, that tend to align when the iron is in a magnetic field. Many other materials don't have such magnetic domains.


What are the trash in landfills?

trash like plastics, paper, metal trash like plastics, paper, metal