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Because they contain a magnet in the microphone.( The place where you talk into the phone)

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Q: Why do cell phones pick up paper clips?
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What rock can I use to help pick up paper clips?

Something either sticky or magnetic might pick up paper clips.


Why was the wire wrapped nail able to pick up the paper clips or sefety pins?

to transfer the energy passes from the wire so that the nail able to pick up the paper clips


Does the shape of a magnet have an effect on how many paper clips it can pick up?

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Why can cold water magnet pick up the most paper clips?

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How many paperclips can a bar magnet pick up?

Depending on how strong the magnet is the amount of paper clips it can pick up will vary. Why don't you test it for yourself?


How does a cell phone pick up a paper clip?

the magnets on the speakers pick up the paper clip


An electromagnet has 20 coils around a wood stick and can pick up 5 paper clips Describe how you could modify the electromagnets to pick up more paper clips?

1. You could change the wood stick to an iron rod. 2. You can increase the number of coils. 3. You could increase the power (wattage) through the coil. 3 ways you can modify the electro-magnet to pick up more paper clips, probably more available.


How do you pick a master lock with paper clips?

I have tried with the paper clip with the master lock but it doesn't work. I think a bobby pin might do the trick.


Does the thickness or length of a nail effect the electromagnetic strength?

no it only gives more room to pick up paper clips


Can a magnet pick up a paper clip in water?

Certainly, as long as the paper clips are made of iron or steel. Most paper clips are made of polished or zinc-plated steel. Magnetism is a field that is not affected by water or any intervening matter unless that matter is also magnetic, or ferromagnetic.


Why cant you have your house phones connected to your cell phone so you can pick up any phone that is tied to your cell phone number?

If you have call forwarding, you can.


Where can I donate used phones?

You can donate them to cellphonesforsoldier.com. Also you can go on charityguide.com to find places to donate cell phones. You can donate your old phone at many places. AT&T offers a recycling plan. You can stop in at any Best Buy store and they take cell phones and other electronics for recycling.