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Magnets only pick up ferromagnetic materials. There are many metals that a magnet will not pick up. A magnet will pick up an iron nail but will not pick up a piece of copper wire.

Magnets will only pick up Nickel, Cobalt, Iron, and Steel, if I remember my middle school science correctly.

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How do we know that an object is a magnetic object?

An object is considered a magnetic object if it is attracted to a magnet or if it has its own magnetic field that can interact with other magnetic fields. This can be tested by observing if the object is drawn toward a magnet, or by using a compass to detect any magnetic field it may produce.


What affects the strength of a magnet's pull or push?

The strength of a magnet's pull or push is influenced by factors such as the material the magnet is made of, its size, and the distance between the magnet and the object it is attracting or repelling. Additionally, the shape of the magnet and any magnetic fields nearby can also affect its strength.


What is the relationship between the distance from the magnet and the magnetic force?

The magnetic force between a magnet and another object decreases with increasing distance. This relationship follows an inverse square law, meaning that the force decreases exponentially as the distance between the magnet and the object increases.


How would you describe a temporary magnet?

A temporary magnet is a material that becomes magnetic when placed in a magnetic field and loses its magnetism when the magnetic field is removed. This differs from a permanent magnet which retains its magnetism without the need for an external magnetic field. Temporary magnets are often made from materials like iron, steel, or nickel.


How to make a magnet?

Making a magnet is very simple. We need : 1. an iron nail or any other long iron object 2. a magnet METHOD: Rub the magnet on the iron nail in one direction. Then lift it and repeat the action . Repeat this series of action 30-50 times. the iron object will turn into a magnet. But it will not become a strong magnet CAUTION: While rubbing the magnet with the iron object, we need to rub it with the same pole on one side

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Which object cannot be moved by magnet?

Any object that is nuetral that does not have magnetic pole's


How do you test if something is a ferrous metal?

Ferrous metal is any metal that contains iron.Iron is attracted the a magnet.So to test if metal is ferrous pass a magnet close to it, if the magnet reacts then you have ferrous metal.


How can you test weather something is a metal?

One way to test if something is a metal is by using a magnet. Metals are typically attracted to magnets, so if the object is attracted to a magnet, it might be a metal. Conductivity testing can also be used - metals are good conductors of electricity, so if an object conducts electricity well, it could be a metal.


What metal is attracted to magnet?

iron, cobalt and nickel but any compound with any of these in like steel, which contains iron, are attracted to a magnet.


Which object cannot be moved by a magnet?

Any object that is nuetral that does not have magnetic pole's


Magnet test for bronze?

Bronze is not magnetic, so using a magnet to test for bronze will not yield any magnetic attraction. If a magnet is drawn to an object purported to be bronze, it likely indicates that the object is not bronze, but rather a magnetic metal such as iron.


How do we know that an object is a magnetic object?

An object is considered a magnetic object if it is attracted to a magnet or if it has its own magnetic field that can interact with other magnetic fields. This can be tested by observing if the object is drawn toward a magnet, or by using a compass to detect any magnetic field it may produce.


How make a magnet?

Making a magnet is very simple. We need : 1. an iron nail or any other long iron object 2. a magnet METHOD: Rub the magnet on the iron nail in one direction. Then lift it and repeat the action . Repeat this series of action 30-50 times. the iron object will turn into a magnet. But it will not become a strong magnet CAUTION: While rubbing the magnet with the iron object, we need to rub it with the same pole on one side


What affects the strength of a magnet's pull or push?

The strength of a magnet's pull or push is influenced by factors such as the material the magnet is made of, its size, and the distance between the magnet and the object it is attracting or repelling. Additionally, the shape of the magnet and any magnetic fields nearby can also affect its strength.


What is the relationship between the distance from the magnet and the magnetic force?

The magnetic force between a magnet and another object decreases with increasing distance. This relationship follows an inverse square law, meaning that the force decreases exponentially as the distance between the magnet and the object increases.


Is a magnet a metal?

Not necessarily. Permanent magnets are usually made of metals; on the other hand, ANY substance through which a current flows becomes a magnet, and such a substance need not be a metal. For example, a liquid with ions in it can conduct an electrical current.


What non magnetic items can you use to tell which way is north without any other object but a magnet?

a compass