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An object that will attract certain types of metals?

A magnet is an object that will attract certain types of metals, such as iron, nickel, and cobalt. This attraction occurs due to the magnetic field generated by the magnet.


What kind of metals does a magnet attract?

Magnets are attracted to ferromagnetic metals such as iron, nickel, and cobalt. These metals contain magnetic domains that align with an external magnetic field, causing them to be attracted to a magnet.


Why does a compass needle spin toward the magnet when yu put it near a magnet?

The compass is a magnet too; and magnets attract each other. More specifically, the north pole of one magnet is attracted by the south pole of another magnet.The compass is a magnet too; and magnets attract each other. More specifically, the north pole of one magnet is attracted by the south pole of another magnet.The compass is a magnet too; and magnets attract each other. More specifically, the north pole of one magnet is attracted by the south pole of another magnet.The compass is a magnet too; and magnets attract each other. More specifically, the north pole of one magnet is attracted by the south pole of another magnet.


What force can attract and repel certain metals?

Magnets can attract and repel certain metals. This is due to the magnetic field produced by the magnet interacting with the magnetic properties of the metal. Ferromagnetic metals like iron, nickel, and cobalt are most commonly attracted to magnets.


Does yellow gold attract a magnet?

Fine gold is non-magnetic, so a magnet will not attract it. However, the clasp will stick to a magnet because of its small steel spring. Most fine items will also bear markings.

Related Questions

Is there a magnet only attract magnets?

all magnets attract ferrous metals (metals containing iron) and the opposite poles of another magnet.


Do all metals attract in magnet?

YES


What is there in magnet that attract metals?

There are magnets in magnets that magnetically attract metal...


What metals attract magnet?

No metals can attract a magnet. Only magnets can attract metals. (Believe me there is a difference). However the most common examples of metals which magnets would be able to pick up are Iron and Steel (steel is an alloy of Iron and Carbon)


What does magnet attract to?

Metals, not non-metals. You might want to find a periodic table.


An object that will attract certain types of metals?

A magnet is an object that will attract certain types of metals, such as iron, nickel, and cobalt. This attraction occurs due to the magnetic field generated by the magnet.


What kind of substance attract magnet?

a magnet Actually named magnetite, but it is a natural magnet.


What metals attract a magnet to them?

Iron and alloys containing iron.Answer:Iron, nickel and cobalt and their alloys are the common metals that attract magnets. Also, the rare metals gadolinium, neodymium and samarium attract magnets.


What metals do magnets only attract?

Ferrous metals, such as: Iron (Fe) Cobalt (Co) and some alloys respond to magnetism. Aluminum responds to electromagnetic eddy currents.


What are 3 metals are needed to be in an object to attract a magnet?

go on google, they have everything


Why a magnet is used to separate iron filings from saw dust?

because magnet has a property that can attract metals/metal particles


Will a magnet attract aluminium foil?

No, aluminum is a non ferrous. Only ferrous metals can be attracted to a magnet.