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The nail is made of non-polarized iron. and doesn't repel either side of a magnet. A magnet has two poles and will repel another magnet with the same pole (north repels north, south repels south). Since the nail doesn't have a poles it doesn't repel either side.
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∙ 11y ago1) Magnets can attract or repel each other, depending on their orientation.
2) Your nail is normally non-magnetic, but when a magnet comes near it, the magnet will induce magnetism within the nail. This will turn the nail into a magnet. Temporarily, and not into a particularly strong magnet, but still.
1) Magnets can attract or repel each other, depending on their orientation.
2) Your nail is normally non-magnetic, but when a magnet comes near it, the magnet will induce magnetism within the nail. This will turn the nail into a magnet. Temporarily, and not into a particularly strong magnet, but still.
1) Magnets can attract or repel each other, depending on their orientation.
2) Your nail is normally non-magnetic, but when a magnet comes near it, the magnet will induce magnetism within the nail. This will turn the nail into a magnet. Temporarily, and not into a particularly strong magnet, but still.
1) Magnets can attract or repel each other, depending on their orientation.
2) Your nail is normally non-magnetic, but when a magnet comes near it, the magnet will induce magnetism within the nail. This will turn the nail into a magnet. Temporarily, and not into a particularly strong magnet, but still.
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∙ 11y ago1) Magnets can attract or repel each other, depending on their orientation.
2) Your nail is normally non-magnetic, but when a magnet comes near it, the magnet will induce magnetism within the nail. This will turn the nail into a magnet. Temporarily, and not into a particularly strong magnet, but still.
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∙ 15y agoA nail is made up of iron which is a ferromagnetic substance. Hence, it gets attracted to the magnet.
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∙ 12y agoyou have to put it through an electro magnet to make it magnetic
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An iron nail is more strongly attracted to the?
An iron nail is more strongly attracted to the magnet than to the wooden box the magnet is stored in.
Why would a nail be attracted to a magnet?
if a nail has any iron in it, it will be attacted to a magnet. Most nails are made of steel, a substance created from iron.
If you have a a magnet stuck to the nail then a paper clip stuck to the nail then you take the magnet away and the nail in the paper clip are still together why did that happen?
this happens because the magnet has magnetised the nail
Are copper and aluminum not attracted by magnet?
No. Any metal that cannot be a magnet cannot be attracted by one.
Is bronze attracted to magnet?
No
An iron nail is more strongly attracted to the?
An iron nail is more strongly attracted to the magnet than to the wooden box the magnet is stored in.
Which type of nail iron or copper would stick to magnet?
The iron nail would stick to a magnet. Copper is not attracted to magnets.
Is a nail attracted to a magnet?
Yes. Nails are usually made from iron or steel, which is attracted to magnets.
Why would a nail be attracted to a magnet?
if a nail has any iron in it, it will be attacted to a magnet. Most nails are made of steel, a substance created from iron.
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.
How do you separate steel nail from brass screws?
Use a magnet. Brass is non ferrous and will not be attracted to the magnet.
How can you magnetize a nail?
A nail can be magnetized by being hit with a magnet 50 or so times, alternately, if a nail or other piece of metal which is attracted to magnets (these metals are called ferromagnetic by scientists) is left near a strong magnet for a long period of time (a few days to a few years depending on how strong the magnet is) it will become magnetic.
What sticks to a temporary magnet?
Anything that is attracted to a permanent magnet will be attracted to (sticks to) a temporary magnet.
What kind of magnet is a magnetized nail?
what kind of magnet is a magnetized nail
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"
Is phosphorus attracted by magnet?
Phosphorus is not a ferrous metal and cannot be attracted by magnet.
What happens when you rub a nail with a magnet?
Rubbing a nail with a magnet will align some of the magnetic domains in the nail. This will have the effect of making the nail into a magnet. The nail won't be a strong magnet, but it will come away with some residual magnetism. Suggestion: try a simple experiment with a nail and a magnet and some small paper clips to see if this works.
