How can you test if a material is magnetic?

Answer 1

Using a compass;

You move the compass around the object and if the hand in the compass goes mad, then it is a magnet

To test how something is magnetic:

See if it sticks to a magnet.

It will only be magnetic if it is made from nickle, iron or cobalt. Steel is also magnetic because it is made mostly from iron.

Hope this helps x

Answer 2

see if a magnet will stick to it

someone who knows stuff about magnets please improve this answer. I myself do not know because a magnet will not stick to a very weak magnet but it is still magnetic.

EDIT

why would you answer if you don't know the answer?

You stroke a bar magnet on the material and after a while it either becomes magnetic or not. unless its already magnetic which you would know straight away because it would stick to the bar magnet.

sorry if any of my answer doesnt make much sense ... hope i helped someone

Answer 3

The simplest way is to place a known magnetic object nearby. If the test material is magnetic, it will either move towards or away from the magnet, depending upon if the poles are opposite or the same.

Answer 4

A magnetic element is attracted by a permanent magnet or electromagnet.

Answer 5

A magnetic element is attracted by a permanent magnet or electromagnet.

Answer 6

See if it gets attracted to a magnet

place a magnet close to the material and if it gets attracted then it is magnetic