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An iron nail will be attracted to magnets. But it itself will not attract other metals unless it has been magnetized through a certain procedure.
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∙ 15y agoYes, as Iron is magnetic
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Iron nail electromagnet why is it magnetic?
Iron nail is magnetic because it is made up of the element iron. The structure of an iron atom exhibit a unique magnetic behavior which is called ferromagnetism.
How can an electric current cause an iron nail to become a temporary magnet?
By making the magnetic field around it a negative charge
How does an iron nail become a magnet when it is placed in a strong magnetic field?
Domain theory suggests that small pockets of atoms (domains) in the nail are initially randomly and chaotically aligned (making it non-magnetic). But in a strong magnetic field the domains are forced to align, if the field is strong enough they will stay like that for some time. There are differing theories about why the domains make it magnetic I think the accepted one is that the electrons in each atom of iron in a domain are spinning the same way, and when all the electrons in the nail are spinning the same way it makes the whole thing magnetic.
Diagram of iron nail being magnetized?
When a ferromagnetic substance is magnetized, the magnetic dipole moments of the atoms in the material line up in one direction and are able to produce a net magnetic field. This has to do with iron's elctron configuration on the atomic level.
Which has more force of attraction an iron nail a piece of chalk and a rubber band?
an iron nail
Is a matchstick magnetic?
No, they are made of wood or paper, and are not magnetic. An iron nail is attracted to a magnet, and can become magnetized.
Is an iron nail magnetic?
yes
Iron nail electromagnet why is it magnetic?
Iron nail is magnetic because it is made up of the element iron. The structure of an iron atom exhibit a unique magnetic behavior which is called ferromagnetism.
What will be the magnetic domains of an iron nail heated up?
You need to strike the hot nail with a hammer to induce the magnetic field. This was a method that blacksmiths used to make weak iron magnets.
Can you use normal nail varnish and a magnet to create the magnetic nail effect?
No because with the magnetic nail polish, the polish has iron in it. With regular nail polish it doesn't. U can buy some magnetic kind, it's not that expensuvr(:
Why did the iron nail attract the pin?
Presumably, one of them, or both, were magnetic.
Can you use a small iron nail for a compass?
It depends how strong Earth's magnetic force is.
Why does an iron nail has more force of attraction than a piece of chalk and rubber band?
Because they have different magnetic properties; iron is strongly ferromagnetic.
Will a magnet attract an iron nail?
Yes, While there are many different types of magnets and magnetic material, the most common elements that can hold a magnetic charge naturally (ferromagnetic) include "Iron" "Cobalt" and "Nickel"
How can a temporary magnet be made from a ferromagnetic material?
Yes, you will create a temporary magnet. EX: if you put and nail next to an iron magnet, the nail will be temporarly magnetic.
Can you charge steel with a magnet and can the steel have a temporary magnetic field?
If we take a steel nail and tap it with a magnet in the same way a bunch of times, the magnet will align some of the magnetic domains in the nail. The nail will then have become a permanent magnet. The magnetic strength of the nail will not be great like the magnet that created it, but it will be present and will be permanent. The nail could then be used to pick up iron filings just as the magnet could be used to do that.
How can an electrical current cause an iron nail to become temporary magnet?
By making the magnetic field around it a negative charge
