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Why is a paper clip attracted to a magnet while is pencil is not?
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∙ 6y ago
The paper clip is usually metallic - and will most likely contain iron.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 6y agomagnets can only attract metals with iron, nickel, or cobalt in it, and a pencil has none of these elements
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Why are some objects attracted to a magnet while others are not?
Objects that are attracted to a magnet are ferrous metals. This means they are composed of elements like iron, nickel, and silver.
How do you separate matchsticks from iron scraps?
With a magnet. Iron scraps will be attracted to a magnet, while matchsticks will not. Alternate answer; drop them in a pan of water. If the matchsticks are wood, they'll float, while the iron scraps will sink.
Why is tough to write on a very smooth paper?
It has to do with friction. The smooth paper allows the pen or pencil to slide while rougher paper doesn't.
What are magnetic and non - magnetic materials?
MAGNETIC: Magnatite, Iron, Cobalt, Nickel, Manganese, Chromium. NON MAGNETIC: hydrogen, water, steel, graphite, diamond, silicon, carbon dioxide, methane, ethane, propane, and almost any other substance you can think of
Does a magnet stick to a silver dollar?
If you're referring to true US or Canadian silver dollars made of silver and copper, the answer is no. Neither metal has the correct atomic structure to be attracted to a magnet. Modern US $1 coins are either cupronickel (1971-81 and 1999) or manganese brass. The latter is not attracted to a magnet, and while high-purity nickel alloys can stick the percentage of nickel in the older coins is too low - only about 8%. In contrast, modern Canadian $1 coins were mostly nickel and are now mostly steel so they are attracted.
What are magnetic and non magnetic substance?
Magnetic substances are those that are attracted to a magnet while non-magnetic substances are not attracted to a magnet.
Why are some objects attracted to a magnet while others are not?
Objects that are attracted to a magnet are ferrous metals. This means they are composed of elements like iron, nickel, and silver.
How do you separate iron fillings from baby powder?
get a magnet that attracts iron
Can you use calculators while taking the ASVAB?
No. Only a pencil and paper.
How do you separate matchsticks from iron scraps?
With a magnet. Iron scraps will be attracted to a magnet, while matchsticks will not. Alternate answer; drop them in a pan of water. If the matchsticks are wood, they'll float, while the iron scraps will sink.
Why is tough to write on a very smooth paper?
It has to do with friction. The smooth paper allows the pen or pencil to slide while rougher paper doesn't.
Can pure iron be separated by a magnet?
Cobalt and nickel are also magnetic elements.
Why do military school essays have to be in pencil?
It's like writing a term paper. Pencil is the rough-draft to be edited, while the final draft is in pen.
Where does a compass point when it is moved close to a magnet?
That depends on which pole of the magnet it is moved close to. If it is brought close to the "South" pole of the magnet, the "North" pointer of the compass will be attracted to the magnet. If it is brought close to the "North" pole of the magnet, the "North" pointer of the compass will be repelled and will point AWAY from the magnet, while the "South" end of the compass pointer will point to the magnet.
How did you separate the components of the mixtures of iron filings and sand?
You can move a magnet back and forth right above the mixture. The iron filings will get attracted to the magnet and stick to it while the sand will remain in the container. Iron is a magnetic material while sand is not.
Are dimes magnetic?
If you mean, are dimes attracted to a magnet, the answers are No for US dimes and Yes for Canadian dimes.American dimes are made of copper and a small amount of nickel. While the metal nickel is in fact attracted to a magnet there's not enough (only about 8.3%) in an American dime to show any attraction.Canadian dimes were made of pure nickel up till the end of the 1990s, and have been made of steel since then. Both of these metals are strongly attracted to a magnet.
Do magnets have an east and west pole?
No, magnets have a north and south pole. The north pole of one magnet is attracted to the south pole of another magnet, while like poles repel each other.
