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Why do both sides of a magnet stick to the fridge but not to each other?
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∙ 13y ago
For magnets to attract each other they must show (each other) opposite poles.
To stick to a non-magnetized piece of steel, the magnet induces a temporary field in the steel - which is always the correct polarity for attraction.
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Give examples in which magnetic force is used?
All electric motors use magnetic force. So do electrical sound amplification systems. Magnetic levitation of high-speed trains is another example.
Does a us silver dollares stick to a magnet?
No. No genuine US coin other than the 1943 steel penny will stick to a magnet. If you have a US coin that sticks to a magnet other than the steel penny, it is a counterfeit.
Do your fingers stick to a magnet?
No, your fingers cannot stick to a magnet. Only iron or steel objects will stick to a magnet. Your fingers do not have those materials, so it will not stick to a magnet.
If you have gold with no karat markings will it stick to a magnet?
Gold, of any carat weight will not stick to a magnet. Only ferrous metals will stick to a magnet. Gold, aluminum, brass and copper are a few types of non-ferrous metals,and will not stick to a magnet. If your gold sticks to a magnet it is gold plated ferrous metal.
What is in a magnet that makes it stick to metal?
The magnets both have very strong energy there for connecting boths magnitude
What is a Refrigerator magnet?
it is a magnet and you just stick it to your fridge
What is refrigerator magnet?
it is a magnet and you just stick it to your fridge
What will happen if you put a magnet in a fridge?
It will stick to the refrigerator
What are some ways people use magnet?
to stick paper on the frige
Give examples in which magnetic force is used?
All electric motors use magnetic force. So do electrical sound amplification systems. Magnetic levitation of high-speed trains is another example.
Why do magnets stick to fridge doors?
Because of the steel (iron) used to manufacture the door.
Why does a magnet stick to a fridage door?
because the fridge is made of a magnetic metal, some new fridges are now made of aluminum
Why can't wood stick to a magnet?
Wood can't stick to a magnet because it does not have iron or any other sort of magnetizable substance in it.
Does a us silver dollares stick to a magnet?
No. No genuine US coin other than the 1943 steel penny will stick to a magnet. If you have a US coin that sticks to a magnet other than the steel penny, it is a counterfeit.
5 things to stick a paper on the fridge with out using a magnet?
i have one thing,tape(maybe a tac?)maybe some people can add on to this
Do your fingers stick to a magnet?
No, your fingers cannot stick to a magnet. Only iron or steel objects will stick to a magnet. Your fingers do not have those materials, so it will not stick to a magnet.
Why does a mineral magnet stick to a magnet?
a mineral magnet can stick to a magnet because a mineral magnet has to poles the north and the south poles
