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When a magnet touch an iron nail does the nail becomes a temporary magnet?
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∙ 13y ago
The magnetic field would propagate through the material and extend itself for the length of the magnetic material in contact. As long as there is contact there is no pole present. When contact is broken the pole would be the opposite to the pole it was in contact with
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoyes iron becomes temporarily magnetised
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A magnet attracts a piece of iron and the iron can then attract another piece of iron .What is the basis of this attraction?
When an iron piece is quite away from the magnet ,i.e, not present in magnetic field of the magnet then the iron piece is in neutral state ,i.e, there is no north & south pole . But , as soon as the iron piece interacts with magnetic field of magnet ,i.e, near to the magnet then the north pole of magnet make the nearer part or end of the iron piece south pole & simultaneously other part of iron becomes north pole . Similarly if south pole of the magnet interacts with iron piece then that end/part becomes north pole & other end becomes north pole . Now this iron piece has north & south pole .So iron piece is now converted into magnet which can attract other iron pieces in similar way as explained before .
Is magnetite a magnet?
No, it's a permanent magnet. It consists of an iron oxide, and iron is a permanent magnet.
Is a magnet a metal?
Not necessarily. Permanent magnets are usually made of metals; on the other hand, ANY substance through which a current flows becomes a magnet, and such a substance need not be a metal. For example, a liquid with ions in it can conduct an electrical current.
Why does a paper clip stick to a nail when it's on a magnet?
The nail contains iron, which is ferromagnetic. Ferromagnets respond to a magnetic field (from a magnet) by generating their own magnetic field, ie, they become a magnet in the presence of a magnet. They also exhibit hysteresis, in that if they are exposed to a strong enough magnetic field, it will lock in and become a permanent magnet.
Process of separating iron fillings from a sulfur powder using a magnet?
If you put the magnet near the iron fillings, they will be drawn out by the magnetic pull of the magnet.
Is magnetite a temporary magnet?
No, it's a permanent magnet. It consists of an iron oxide, and iron is a permanent magnet.
How can you turn a piece of iron into a magnet?
To turn a piece of iron into a temporary magnet, wind a coil of (insulated) copper wire around it and run a DC current through the wire. The iron will become the core an electromagnet -- the one you just constructed. As long as direct current flows through the coil, the iron core will attract ferromagnetic materials.jkghyjy Wrap many coils of lacquered copper wire round an iron nail. When electricity is sent through the coils, the nail becomes magnetised. The iron is an electromagnet as long as the power is on. When a piece of iron is brought near the magnet it also becomes a temporary magnet.
What type of magnet attracts to iron but not for a long time?
Bar magnet. Because a bar magnet is strong to iron..... Or that's what we did in class.....
What is a temporary magnet?
a temporary magnet is a piece of soft iron that is magnetized while in the presence of a magnetizing field but demagnetizes the moment the iron is taken away from the magnetizing force
How can a temporary magnet be made from a ferromagnetic material?
Yes, you will create a temporary magnet. EX: if you put and nail next to an iron magnet, the nail will be temporarly magnetic.
Give example of a temporary magnet?
when a magnet is hardly rubbed on a iron ,for some time it reacts as a magnet. An example of a temporary magnet is used in acar breakers yeard . A crane fitted with amagnet picks up a car and then the power to the magnet is cut and the car drops.
Why does an iron nail behaves like temporary magnet if insulated copper wire is wound around it?
which end of a magnet will pick up an iron nail?
What are the three uses of a temporary magnet?
a magnet that remains magnetized for only a small time interval as compared to a permanent magnet.
What happens to the iron ruler if it rubs with a magnet?
It will become an electro-magnet which is an temporary magnet. it is because of the induction property, the magnetic effect gets transfered to the Scale. (it can be any piece of Iron)
Is there iron in plastics?
Plastic does not usually contain iron. You may have a plastic coated item. To verify, touch it with a magnet and see if the magnet sticks to it.
What are some temporary magnet example?
some examples are paper clips and iron nails,
A magnet attracts a piece of iron and the iron can then attract another piece of iron .What is the basis of this attraction?
When an iron piece is quite away from the magnet ,i.e, not present in magnetic field of the magnet then the iron piece is in neutral state ,i.e, there is no north & south pole . But , as soon as the iron piece interacts with magnetic field of magnet ,i.e, near to the magnet then the north pole of magnet make the nearer part or end of the iron piece south pole & simultaneously other part of iron becomes north pole . Similarly if south pole of the magnet interacts with iron piece then that end/part becomes north pole & other end becomes north pole . Now this iron piece has north & south pole .So iron piece is now converted into magnet which can attract other iron pieces in similar way as explained before .
