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A 'tin can' is actually made of steel, which is a magnetic alloy of iron.
There is sometimes a layer of tin (or zinc), electroplated onto the surface, so the name is misleading. It is more properly a 'tinned' can as it is a steel can which has been 'tinned' to stop it from corroding.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoMagnets are attracted to ferrous metals, namely iron and steel, nickel, cobalt and a few other less common elements.
As cans are normally made of steel, the magnets will be attracted to them. If there is no attraction, it means that the can is made from something other than steel.
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∙ 9y agoMagnets stick to cans of beans because the can is made of aluminum. Aluminum is a type of metal and magnets stick to metal.
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∙ 12y agoMagnetism could be used to sort cans by metallic state or not. (Steel would be attracted to the magnet, while aluminum would not, for instance.)
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Beans are magnetic metal
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∙ 11y agoyes it can because they attract metal
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∙ 14y agoMetal
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What do magnets pick up?
Metal and metalloid objects that have magnetic materials in them.
What kind of magnet will pick up brass and copper?
None you dumb a$$Magnets only work on Ferris materials
How do you call the magnet that is used to pick up cars in a scrapyard?
It is simply called a scrap magnet. Ohio Magnetics and Walker both manufacturer scrap magnets.
Which objects have magnets in them?
Many objects have magnets in them. Electric motors and speakers use them. Refrigerator magnets and similar objects use magnets. The magnetron of a microwave oven usually contains two large magnets. Even some types of fake earrings use magnets.
Can magnets lift up things?
Magnets are better used in lifting hot metals. Lifting magnets are the type of magnets that are used to lift high temperature magnetic materials.
Why do big magnets pick up little magnets?
because it is bigger than the little magnets and has more power than the little magnets do.
How does a cell phone pick up a paper clip?
the magnets on the speakers pick up the paper clip
Can you use magnets to pick up iron garbage?
Yes.
What do magnets pick up?
Metal and metalloid objects that have magnetic materials in them.
What is an electromangnet?
An electromagnet is a magnet that holds electricity so you can pick up magnets.
Does a magnet pick up sterling silver?
No, magnets do not attract sterling silver.
Why does room temperature pick up the most magnets?
because ur ass said
What are the uses of horse shoe magnet?
Horseshoe magnets are used to teach the properties of magnets to students. They are also used to pick up metal items.
What are electro magnets used for?
They can be used in Junk yards to pick up junk. They can be used in a Dentist.
What are the uses of super magnets?
Super magnets are used to help produce sound in speakers. They also help pick up vibrations in electric and bass guitars. These magnets come in many different forms.
What else can magnets be used for?
There are magnets that can be used to pick up junk and collect metallic rubbish. There is also a super conductor that can make other metal objects hover to.
Why are magnets useful for separating materials to be recycled?
They pick up only certain materials and can be used to separate them.
