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Simple: chalk dust has no magnetic properties whatsoever, and is an insulator. As such, the magnetic field will flow right past it as if it weren't there, so it cannot position itself accordingly.

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How does a non magnetic material behave when a magnet is placed near?

A non-magnetic material will not be attracted to a magnet and will not exhibit any magnetic properties. It will not stick to the magnet or experience any noticeable changes in its behavior when the magnet is placed near it.


Is calcite attracted to a magnet?

No, calcite is not attracted to a magnet because it is not a magnetic mineral. Calcite is a non-magnetic mineral and will not exhibit any magnetic properties when placed near a magnet.


What material when placed between a magnet and iron best reduces the attraction?

A non-magnetic material, such as paper, plastic, or wood, would best reduce the attraction between a magnet and iron. These materials do not interact strongly with magnetic fields, so they will create a barrier that decreases the magnetic force between the magnet and the iron.


Why will chalk dust on a plastic sheet placed over a bar magnet not show the shape of the magnetic field?

Chalk dust (calcium carbonate) is not magnetisable.


What happens when a nail is placed near a magnet?

When a nail is placed near a magnet, it can become magnetized due to the magnetic field of the magnet. The magnet induces a magnetic alignment in the nail's iron atoms, causing the nail to exhibit its own magnetic properties. If the magnet is strong enough, the nail may even be attracted to the magnet, demonstrating the principle of magnetism in ferromagnetic materials. Once removed from the magnetic field, the nail may retain some magnetization but will generally lose most of it over time.

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Which is used to show the magnetic lines of force?

A magnetic compass or iron filings can be used to show the magnetic lines of force. When a compass is placed near a magnet, the needle aligns along the magnetic field lines, indicating their direction. Iron filings sprinkled near a magnet will also align along the magnetic field lines, providing a visual representation of the magnetic field.


How does a non magnetic material behave when a magnet is placed near?

A non-magnetic material will not be attracted to a magnet and will not exhibit any magnetic properties. It will not stick to the magnet or experience any noticeable changes in its behavior when the magnet is placed near it.


Is calcite attracted to a magnet?

No, calcite is not attracted to a magnet because it is not a magnetic mineral. Calcite is a non-magnetic mineral and will not exhibit any magnetic properties when placed near a magnet.


What material when placed between a magnet and iron best reduces the attraction?

A non-magnetic material, such as paper, plastic, or wood, would best reduce the attraction between a magnet and iron. These materials do not interact strongly with magnetic fields, so they will create a barrier that decreases the magnetic force between the magnet and the iron.


Why will chalk dust on a plastic sheet placed over a bar magnet not show the shape of the magnetic field?

Chalk dust (calcium carbonate) is not magnetisable.


What is Gilbert experiment?

There are several experiments known as Gilbert's Experiment, but the most common is in induced magnetism. This showed that an piece of iron became temporarily magnetic when placed on a magnet. This is why sprinkled iron on a paper over a bar magnet seems (but actually does not) show magnetic lines of force. Instead the iron particles just obey Gilbert's Law of Induced Magnetism.


What happens if magnet is placed next to copper?

When a magnet is placed next to copper, the magnetic field of the magnet induces an electrical current in the copper due to electromagnetic induction. This effect is known as eddy currents, causing the copper to become magnetized temporarily.


What happens when a nail is placed near a magnet?

When a nail is placed near a magnet, it can become magnetized due to the magnetic field of the magnet. The magnet induces a magnetic alignment in the nail's iron atoms, causing the nail to exhibit its own magnetic properties. If the magnet is strong enough, the nail may even be attracted to the magnet, demonstrating the principle of magnetism in ferromagnetic materials. Once removed from the magnetic field, the nail may retain some magnetization but will generally lose most of it over time.


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.


Why does a compass spin when it is placed next to a magnet?

Because the primary purpose of a compass is to react to the magnetic field of the earth, it get affect by a nearby compass when the compass' magnetic field is stronger than that of the earth. As the magnet is moved away, the strength of its field diminishes and the compass goes back to 'normal' - pointing north.


Why is magnetism induced into an iron bar placed near a magnet?

When an iron bar is placed near a magnet, the magnetic field of the magnet aligns the magnetic domains within the iron bar. This alignment increases the overall magnetic field strength of the iron bar, effectively inducing magnetism in the bar.


How does a bar magnet interact with iron filings to demonstrate magnetic field lines?

When a bar magnet is placed under a sheet of paper with iron filings on top, the iron filings align along the magnetic field lines of the magnet, showing the direction and strength of the magnetic field.