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The iron shavings get temporarily magnetized, due to the influence of the magnet. Thus, you have two magnets attracting each other - the original magnet, and a piece of iron shaving.
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Why does iron attract to magnet?
Magnet are objects which have an electromagnetic force. It attracts iron and other metals which have the property of being induced by a magnets effect and repels other magnets.
What materials are used to make magnets?
The most common permanent magnets are: neodymium magnets, which are composed of neodymium, iron and boron; Samarium Cobalt magnets, which are composed of samarium, cobalt and iron; and ceramic magnets. Here is a link to information about the first 2 which are called rare earth magnets.
What is a catchy science fair title about magnets?
Lets stick toghether
What kinds of metals are affected by magnets?
Primarily nickel, iron, and cobalt.
What repels magnets and what attracts magnets?
A. An aluminum wire carrying current B. An electromagnet C. An iron horseshoeA. A copper wire carrying current B. An iron horseshoe D. A steel paper clip
What do magnets stick on?
They stick to other magnets or iron, cobalt and nickel.
How does iron stick on magnets?
it does
How does magnets detect iron?
magnets detect iron because of the magnetic feild in the magnet which atracts iron to stick to it.
Do paper clips stick to magnets?
Magnets will stick to iron paper clips, but not to plastic ones.
What things does magnet stick to?
Magnets stick to iron cobalt and nickel
What stick to magnets and what don't?
Iron, cobalt and nickel sticks to magnets. The others don't.
What type of metal does magnets stick to?
Iron and its alloys (e.g. steel) are attracted to magnets
Will a magnet stick to tin?
Not to pure tin. Magnets stick to things with iron in them.
What is iron shavings?
shavings of iron.
Why doesent a dime stick to magnets?
It isn't made of iron.
All things made of iron are magnet?
Iron has magnetic properties and magnets will "stick" to it.
How do magnets stick to refridgerators?
Refrigerators are made of steel, which is mostly iron, and iron is magnetic.
