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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.

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How does rubbing a magnet along an iron nail create a temporary magnet?

No. It only needs to pass through a magnetic field to become magnetized. It does not need to come into physical contact with the magnet producing that field. This is because the process of magnetization has to do with electromagnetic induction rather than physical contact. You can perform a simple experiment at home to prove this point. You'll need a bar magnet, a paper clip, and a thin sheet of paper. Place the paper between the magnet and the clip. Rub the clip against the paper on top of the magnet, and observe that the clip will still become magnetized even though it is not in physical contact with the magnet.


What happens when you rub a nail with a magnet?

Rubbing a nail with a magnet will align some of the magnetic domains in the nail. This will have the effect of making the nail into a magnet. The nail won't be a strong magnet, but it will come away with some residual magnetism. Suggestion: try a simple experiment with a nail and a magnet and some small paper clips to see if this works.


What kind of magnet is a magnetized nail?

A magnetized nail is a temporary magnet, known as an induced magnet. It becomes magnetized when it comes into contact with a permanent magnet, aligning its magnetic domains in the same direction. This temporary magnetism can be lost if the nail is no longer in contact with a permanent magnet.


Is a matchstick magnetic?

No, a matchstick is not magnetic. It does not have any magnetic properties as it is typically made of wood with a flammable tip.


What is a stroke method of making magnet?

First, grab an iron nail. Next, grab a bar magnet. Stroke the iron nail with the bar magnet at least 20 times. You can increase the strength by stroking it more. Now, bring the iron nail near some paper clips. It attracts them! Science is cool!

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What are some things that you stick to a magnet?

paper clip nail iron sand refrigerator staple


If you have a a magnet stuck to the nail then a paper clip stuck to the nail then you take the magnet away and the nail in the paper clip are still together why did that happen?

The magnet induced magnetic properties in the nail and the paper clip, causing them to attract each other. When the magnet was removed, the induced magnetism in the nail and paper clip allowed them to remain attracted to each other.


You use a magnet to pick up a nail the. Use the nail to pick up a paper clip what type of magnetism is the nail demonstrating?

The nail is demonstrating induced magnetism. When the magnet comes into contact with the nail, it temporarily magnetizes the nail by aligning the magnetic domains within it, allowing the nail to pick up the paper clip. This effect lasts only as long as the nail remains magnetized, which typically diminishes once the external magnetic field is removed.


How does rubbing a magnet along an iron nail create a temporary magnet?

No. It only needs to pass through a magnetic field to become magnetized. It does not need to come into physical contact with the magnet producing that field. This is because the process of magnetization has to do with electromagnetic induction rather than physical contact. You can perform a simple experiment at home to prove this point. You'll need a bar magnet, a paper clip, and a thin sheet of paper. Place the paper between the magnet and the clip. Rub the clip against the paper on top of the magnet, and observe that the clip will still become magnetized even though it is not in physical contact with the magnet.


Which type of nail iron or copper would stick to magnet?

The iron nail would stick to a magnet. Copper is not attracted to magnets.


Do a steel nail and a magnet stick together?

A steel nail and a magnet can stick together because steel is a ferromagnetic material. This means that it can be magnetized and will be attracted to a magnet. When a magnet is brought close to a steel nail, the magnetic field can cause the nail to become magnetized, leading to attraction. However, if the nail is not magnetized or if the magnet is too weak, they may not stick together.


Does an iron nail stick to a magnet?

Yes.


When you take a nail and a paperclip and they stick together on a magnet then take the magnet away the nail and paperclip still stick together what is that called?

However, if you bring a magnet near a piece of iron, such as a nail,and the paperclip. If the paperclip does not fall then the magnetic field has the iron nail. The result is a temporary magnet called an 'electromagnet'. The magnets either stick together or are suspended in midair


When you touch a magnet to a steel nail the nail attracts steel paper clips. Explaine why this does not happen when you use an aluminum nail?

it wouldn't be magnet to a aluminum nail because the aluminum is not a way of magnet and a steel nail would because steel is a way of magnet.


Where is Reva placed an iron nail close to a magnet. What happened?

When Reva places an iron nail close to a magnet, the magnet's magnetic field induces magnetism in the nail. This causes the nail to become a temporary magnet, aligning its own magnetic domains with the external magnetic field. As a result, the nail is attracted to the magnet and will stick to it until removed from the magnetic field.


What happens when you rub a nail with a magnet?

Rubbing a nail with a magnet will align some of the magnetic domains in the nail. This will have the effect of making the nail into a magnet. The nail won't be a strong magnet, but it will come away with some residual magnetism. Suggestion: try a simple experiment with a nail and a magnet and some small paper clips to see if this works.


Can carbonated drinks dissolve paper clips?

IT can dissolve a paper clip, but it cant dissolve meat or a nail.