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Objects that are attracted to magnets contain what types of metal?
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∙ 15y ago
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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Metal?
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They magnetic and magnets are attracted to metal objects. since the refrigerator has metal in it the magnet sticks to it.
What are three objects that are attracted to magnets?
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Any metal that is attracted to magnets?
iron,nickel,cobalt,zinc,copper,brass are some examples that can attract metals.
What is a not affected by a magnet?
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What is the main metal that is attracted to magnets?
iron
What is the main metal attracted to magnets?
Iron.
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because its attracted to magnets
What is any metal that is attracted to magnets?
Checked nugget
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No its like steel metal
Can a magnet and metal propel?
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Are magnets metal?
Some magnets are metal. Not all magnets are metal (though I can't offhand think of any magnets that don't at least contain metal), and not all metals are magnets.
What type of metal does magnets stick to?
Iron and its alloys (e.g. steel) are attracted to magnets
