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Iron (or, from a physics standpoint, ferrous or, more probably, ferromagnetic metal). Magnets attract magnetic material, and there are only a few ferrous materials around. The word ferrous is from the word ferrum, which is the Latin word for iron. The chemical symbol for iron is Fe and it comes from the same source. Iron, cobalt and nickel are the "big three" ferromagnetic materials, but gadolinium and dysprosium also exhibit ferromagnetic properties. Certainly compounds and mixtures that include these elements are (usually) ferromagnetic. Wikipedia has some good info posted in their article on ferromagnetism. Need a link? You got it.
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How are magnets used in child's toys?
You put them in the toy for the child to stick the toy to metal objects... magnets are the same no matter what you put them in, even avocados.
What causes a compass to behave as it does?
The needle of a compass is a magnet, and the earth is also a magnet. The side of the compass marked N is attracted to the north pole of the Earth, and the side marked S is attracted to Earth's south pole. The compass will spin to line itself up with the poles it is attracted to. However, if you have other magnets nearby, the compass can spin to line itself up with those instead.
What are things that are or contain permanent magnets?
Objects that use magnets:CompassesSpeakersRefrigeratorsFridge MagnetsLaptopsElectro-MagnetsMotorsComputer Hard DrivesBank and Credit Cards
What attracts magnets?
Metal?
Which magnetic material can retain permanent magnetization?
False permanent magnets can but electromagnets need a running current A+
Why do magnets stick to refrigerator doors?
They magnetic and magnets are attracted to metal objects. since the refrigerator has metal in it the magnet sticks to it.
What do magnets pick up?
Magnets are attracted to materials that contain iron, nickel, and cobalt. These materials are known as ferromagnetic materials. Magnets will pick up objects made of these materials due to their magnetic properties.
What are three objects that are attracted to magnets?
Three things that attract to magnets are things that are made of iron,metal,and heavy things
Why is steel attracted to metal but brass is not?
Steel is attracted to a magnet because of its iron content. Brass contains no iron.
Is phosphorus attracted by magnet?
Phosphorus is not a ferrous metal and cannot be attracted by magnet.
Is aliminion magnetic?
No, aluminum is not magnetic because it is a non-ferrous metal, meaning it does not contain iron and is not attracted to magnets.
Are magnets metal?
No, magnets are not metal. Magnets are objects that produce a magnetic field, which can attract or repel certain types of metals, but they are typically made from materials like iron, nickel, or cobalt.
What is the main metal attracted to magnets?
Iron.
What is the main metal that is attracted to magnets?
iron
Are all metal objects attracted to a magnet?
No, not all metal objects are attracted to a magnet. Only ferromagnetic materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt are attracted to magnets due to their alignment of magnetic moments. Other metals like copper, aluminum, and gold are not attracted to magnets.
Can a magnet and metal propel?
Magnets are most commonly made out of metal, so yes, two metal magnets can repel. But metals such as iron are attracted to magnets even if the metal itself is not magnetized. Iron is attracted to both poles of a magnet, and it can not be repelled by a magnet.
Is mercury attracted to magnets?
No, mercury is not attracted to magnets because it is a diamagnetic element, which means it has no magnetic properties.
