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Magnets attract iron but not paper because paper has no magnetism.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoBecause only things which contain a substantial proportion of Iron are attracted by magnets... and paper has no iron in it.
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∙ 13y agoYes, magnets will attract through paper. The paper will not "block" the magnetic lines of force, or "reroute" them by "conducting" them through itself.
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∙ 11y agoMagnet 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.
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∙ 14y agoBecause silly, paper is not a metal.
Magnets only attract to metal objects, not wood, or sand, or a finger, but only metal.
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∙ 12y agoyes it can.
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Can Magnet attract a steel paper clip through air and water but not glass?
That statement is not true. Yes a magnet will attract a steel paper clip through air or water. No, a magnetic field will penetrate glass as well... probably. Certain types of glass (which are themselves ferromagnetic) might serve to block a magnetic field.
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?
Can magnets attract through cloth?
Of course silly..... If the magnet is powerfull enough, I'm sure it could attract through most anything...
Will a magnet attract steel paper clip?
Yes, this is true because in magnet, there are many small domains which all point the same way... this makes a magnet wot it is. the reason that a papa clip will attract to a magnet is because of all the domains (tiny magnets) inside swerve around when they feel the pulse of the magnets field.. by hazap ........... .......... brap brap!
Why magnet can attract the soil?
No magnet can attract soil unless the soil has a high percentage of magnetic material in it such as iron or nickel.
Can a magnet attract a paper clip with a card broad between which other?
No, a magnet will not be able to attract a paper clip that has a cardboard between them. The cardboard will act as a barrier, preventing the magnetic force from reaching the paper clip.
Would an iron paper clip attract a magnet?
Yes.
Can Magnet attract a steel paper clip through air and water but not glass?
That statement is not true. Yes a magnet will attract a steel paper clip through air or water. No, a magnetic field will penetrate glass as well... probably. Certain types of glass (which are themselves ferromagnetic) might serve to block a magnetic field.
Can a magnet attract through cloth?
Indeed
Can a steel paper lip attract a magnet?
Yeah.................. I guess it would
Will a magnet attract an object through alluminium?
probably.
Do magnets attract through liquid?
yes a strong magnet can do
How do you strengthen a magnet?
A magnet can be strengthened by aligning it with an oppositely charged magnet. They will attract to each other and the weakened magnet will be strengthened through the interaction.
Why does room temperature magnet attract more paper clips than a hot or cold magnet?
yes becase u need it
Can a magnet attract through ceramic tile?
No, but a powerful electromagnet could.
Explain why magnet 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.
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?
