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Presumably, one of them, or both, were magnetic.
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How does a nail attract with magnets?
it contains iron
Would an iron nail attract to a magnet?
yes
Why do the iron nail attracts more number of pin when wrapped with a cool of more number turns?
Wrapping a number of coils of insulated wire around an iron nail, and a passing a current from a battery through it, turns the iron nail in to an electro-magnet. While the current flows, the nail will attract metal objects. It is a standard demonstaration in science classes in schools. The more turns the stronger the attraction.
Is a iron nail magnetic?
An iron nail will be attracted to magnets. But it itself will not attract other metals unless it has been magnetized through a certain procedure.
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.
How you can make an iron into a magnet?
Use the magnet to stroke the iron nail many times and you try to attract something
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 happens if you bring two iron nails close to or touching each other?
Like poles will repel.Unlike poles will attract.
If you bring a bar magnet close to the first iron nail can the first iron nail attract and lift a second nail?
What happens if vary/change the distance between the magnet and the nail/s?
What end of a magnet picks up an iron nail?
any end or to say specifically any molecule of magnet would attract the nail for nail is not a polarised one doubts can be clarified at hemanth87542@Yahoo.com any end or to say specifically any molecule of magnet would attract the nail for nail is not a polarised one doubts can be clarified at hemanth87542@yahoo.com
What is the difference between iron and iron nail?
Iron is a compound iron nail is a iron ore which means that the iron nail is a mixture of metals such as copper and zinc added to make the nail stronger.
Which object is the best conductor of electricity a wax crayon a plastic spoon a rubber eraser or an iron nail?
iron nail
