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Are all metals attracted to magnets?

No, not all metals are attracted to magnets. Only certain metals, such as iron, nickel, and cobalt, are attracted to magnets due to their magnetic properties. Other metals, like aluminum, copper, and gold, are not attracted to magnets.


How do you know if an object is going to be attracted to a magnet?

Metals and other magnets are the only objects that are attracted to magnets. However, many metals are NOT attracted to magnets. Copper, stainless steel, brass, gold, silver, zinc, and aluminum are a few metals that are NOT attracted to magnets. The best way to discover if the object will be attracted to a magnet is to introduce it to a magnet.


How are magnets attracted to other magnets?

Magnets are attracted to each other due to their magnetic fields. Opposite poles (north and south) attract each other, while like poles (north and north, south and south) repel. This attraction is a result of the alignment and interaction of the magnetic domains within the magnets.


What is the difference between a permanent and non permanent magnet?

Permanent magnets are bar magnets or horse shoe magnets which has magnetism at all times. But non permanent also known as temporary magnets are usually electromagnets which would have magnetism only when current flows through the coil that surrounds it.


How many substances are attracted to magnets?

Most substances are not attracted to magnets. The only substances that are typically attracted to magnets are ferromagnetic materials such as iron, nickel, and cobalt. Some other materials, like certain alloys or compounds, may also exhibit magnetic properties.

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Are all metals attracted to magnets?

No, not all metals are attracted to magnets. Only certain metals, such as iron, nickel, and cobalt, are attracted to magnets due to their magnetic properties. Other metals, like aluminum, copper, and gold, are not attracted to magnets.


What are metals that are attracted to magnets or made into magnets called?

Unpaired electons (which is to say, electrons not paired with another electron of opposite spin).


What is the ifference between an electromagnet and a permanent magnet?

Electromagnets and permanent magnets both attract or repel other magnets and attract iron and other substances. An electromagnet is a magnet that is only active when it has a current passing through it; permanent magnets are always active.


How do you know if an object is going to be attracted to a magnet?

Metals and other magnets are the only objects that are attracted to magnets. However, many metals are NOT attracted to magnets. Copper, stainless steel, brass, gold, silver, zinc, and aluminum are a few metals that are NOT attracted to magnets. The best way to discover if the object will be attracted to a magnet is to introduce it to a magnet.


Is paper attracted to magnets?

No, paper is not typically attracted to magnets because it is not a magnetic material. Magnets only attract materials that contain iron, nickel, or cobalt.


How are magnets attracted to other magnets?

Magnets are attracted to each other due to their magnetic fields. Opposite poles (north and south) attract each other, while like poles (north and north, south and south) repel. This attraction is a result of the alignment and interaction of the magnetic domains within the magnets.


Why are some objects attracted to magnets while other objects are not?

Some objects are not attracted by magnets because they are not metalic. If the Magnet just attracts metalic minerals, definitely only metalic are attracted and not non-metalic..


Is cotton attracted to magnets?

NO COTTON ISN'T ATTRACTED TO MEGNETS. MEGNETS ATTRACTED ONLY IRON'S THINGS.


What is true compasses?

They only point to the Magnetic NorthA compass is a permanent magnentA compass is a permanent magnet. A compass has both a south pole and a north pole. Compass magnets can be deflected by Earth's magnetic field or other permanent magnets.


What is most likely to be attracted by a magnet?

Iron, nickel and some of their alloys are attracted to magnets (only some types of steel). Also, the oppositely charged poles of other magnets or electromagnets.


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 magnets stick to aluminium?

yes.......! i guess its yes because aluminum is a metal and all the metals are attracted by magnets so hence aluminum get attracted to metals...!