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See related link about magnetic materials. Magnetic fields are caused by moving electrons. Most atoms or molecules will have an electron spinning in one direction, paired with another electron spinning in the opposite direction. The tiny magnetic fields created by each spinning electron cancel each other out when they are paired like this.
Materials which attract to magnets have atoms with an electron that is not paired, and each atom will act like a tiny magnet. If you get enough of these tiny magnets pointing in the same direction, the material will act like a magnet. In some materials, the atoms will align themselves with an external magnetic field, creating a field with an attractive force to the external field. When the external field is removed, the atomic magnets may return to the previous state, or if enough of them remain pointing in the same direction, then the material becomes magnetized.
Plastic magnets, such as "kids" letters have a magnet, encased in plastic.
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What can stick to a magnet but doesn't conduct electricity?
A material like plastic can stick to a magnet but does not conduct electricity. This is because plastic is an insulator and does not allow electric current to flow through it.
What materials can a magnet stick to?
Materials which contain iron, generally. These metals that work with a magnet are generally called "Ferrous" metals
Can a magnet stick to anything?
Well, darling, a magnet can only stick to materials that are attracted to it, like iron or steel. So, if you're trying to get cozy with some wood or plastic, you're out of luck. Stick to what sticks back, honey.
What doesn't stick to a magnet?
Materials that do not contain iron, nickel, or cobalt typically do not stick to a magnet. This includes materials like plastic, wood, aluminum, and copper. Pure gold and silver are also non-magnetic.
When you stick a magnet on a window does it stick?
No, a magnet will not stick to a window because standard window glass is not magnetic.
What can stick to a magnet but does not conduct electricity?
A plastic straw can stick to a magnet because it is made of a type of plastic that is attracted to magnets. However, plastic is an insulator and does not conduct electricity.
What doesn't magnet stick to?
Things like wood and plastic.
What can stick to a magnet but doesn't conduct electricity?
A material like plastic can stick to a magnet but does not conduct electricity. This is because plastic is an insulator and does not allow electric current to flow through it.
What happens when a magnet is in a plastic bag?
it wouldn't make any affect, we think, and it would just stick to the plastic bag!
What materials can a magnet stick to?
Materials which contain iron, generally. These metals that work with a magnet are generally called "Ferrous" metals
Can a magnet stick to anything?
Well, darling, a magnet can only stick to materials that are attracted to it, like iron or steel. So, if you're trying to get cozy with some wood or plastic, you're out of luck. Stick to what sticks back, honey.
What doesn't stick to a magnet?
Materials that do not contain iron, nickel, or cobalt typically do not stick to a magnet. This includes materials like plastic, wood, aluminum, and copper. Pure gold and silver are also non-magnetic.
Why does a mineral magnet stick to a magnet?
a mineral magnet can stick to a magnet because a mineral magnet has to poles the north and the south poles
When you stick a magnet on a window does it stick?
No, a magnet will not stick to a window because standard window glass is not magnetic.
Does a magnet stick to copper?
No, a magnet does not stick to copper because copper is not a magnetic material.
How do you tell what are aluminum wheels?
If the wheels are steel, a magnet will stick. If aluminum, it will not.If the wheels are steel, a magnet will stick. If aluminum, it will not.
Do your fingers stick to a magnet?
No, your fingers cannot stick to a magnet. Only iron or steel objects will stick to a magnet. Your fingers do not have those materials, so it will not stick to a magnet.
