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Magnetism is created by the synchronized spins of atoms with unbalanced electron clouds.
The lowest energy states for these unbalanced atoms is to align themselves with nearby atoms and spin in unison, creating the magnetic field we are familiar with.
Most atoms have balanced electrons, or have electron configurations which do not have low energy states when aligned, thus no inclination to spin together in large groups, and no magnetic field.
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What are 2 uncommon materials that are magnetic?
Two so called rare earth materials that are magnetic are neodymium and samarium.
Why are materials magnetic?
the materials are magnetic because of electromagnetic forces and this force is produced because of presence of positive and negative charges in them
Do magnets repel non magnetic materials?
No, a magnet does NOT have the ability to attract materials that are NON-magnetic (unless it has something magnetic on it, or has magnetic material in it). Duhhh!!! I'm in seventh grade and even I know that!!! ; )
How do scrap yards separate metals from non magnetic metals?
They use electromagnets to separate magnetic metals from non-magnetic metals/materials in scrapyards.
What is the attraction to magnets called?
The word magnetic, or the word ferromagnetic refer to materials that can be attracted by magnets.
Is the following sentence true or false most materials have weak magnetic property's?
Yes most materials have weak magnetic properties
Which material are magnetic?
Ferromagnetic materials like iron, cobalt, nickel and steel are magnetic. Most other materials are not.
How do magnets behave?
Magnets are made from magnetic materials. These are metals that can be magnetised or will be attracted to a magnet. Most materials are not magnetic, but iron, cobalt and nickelare magnetic. Steel is mostly iron, so steel is magnetic too.
What are the 2 common materials that are magnetic?
Iron and nickel are the most common magnetic metals and are the most abundant. Other magnetic metals include cobalt, gadolinium, neodymium and samarium.
What are the 2 common materials are magnetic?
Iron and nickel are the most common magnetic metals and are the most abundant. Other magnetic metals include cobalt, gadolinium, neodymium and samarium.
What is the name of something that is not magnetic?
Try "non-magnetic". Also, since most magnetic materials contain Iron, then any non-ferrous metals are non-magnetic.
Are materials with magnetic properties magnetic materials?
Here's the answer plain and simple, no. .
What are non magnetic materials called?
Non-magnetic materials are referred to as diamagnetic.
What are magnetic and non magnetic materials?
Magnetic: Fridge magnet Non magnetic: Milk
How does a magnetic field interact with magnetic materials?
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Does most material have magnetic properties?
No, all materials do not have magnetic property. But if an iron is rubbed with a natural magnet,gets the properties of magnet.
How many elements are magnetic?
There are many magnetic materials but the most common ones are iron,steel,nickel and cobalt.
