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It is because some of the metallic objects are more magnetic than each other(more iron than each other).
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How do you find the shape of a magnetic field using a compass?
Yes. I can be done using iron filings and a clear piece of plastic. Pour on the iron filings, put on the plastic, and then the magnet. The iron filings should form the shape of the magnetic field around it. If that does not work, here is a link to a picture... http://www.fi.edu/htlc/teachers/lettieri/magneticfields.jpg Hope that helps.
What are the metals that is not magnetic?
4 metals are not magnetic 1. Aluminium 2. Gold 3. Copper 4. Brass these metals can only be magnetised by very scientific work which i cannot understand 5. don't forget silver...
Why doesn't iron act like a magnet?
Great question. The Earth has a magnetic field but it is not strong enough to overcome the other forces affecting pieces of iron. But if you wanted to make a super-accurate weighing scale, you would avoid iron for its hanging parts. And every steel can in your kitchen is magnetized from sitting in the Earths magnetic field. Put a compass needle close to a can of beans and see!
Why does the compass rose point north?
it doesn't, it points to Magnetic North which is somewhere in the north of Canada. A compass may point 20 degrees or more different from geographic north. The North pole of a magnet will point to magnetic north. The next question is why is the Earth magnetic, and why does it have a south pole magnetic near the North pole. I haven't seen a really good explanation. Something to do with the centre of the Earth having a layer of liquid iron that is rotating, and moving conductors generating a magnetic field. The Earth's magnetic pole has flipped over in the past and gone walkabout, as evidenced by magnetic records in rocks which solidified at different times.
Objects that are attracted to magnets contain what types of metal?
Iron (or, from a physics standpoint, ferrous or, more probably, ferromagnetic metal). Magnets attract magnetic material, and there are only a few ferrous materials around. The word ferrous is from the word ferrum, which is the Latin word for iron. The chemical symbol for iron is Fe and it comes from the same source. Iron, cobalt and nickel are the "big three" ferromagnetic materials, but gadolinium and dysprosium also exhibit ferromagnetic properties. Certainly compounds and mixtures that include these elements are (usually) ferromagnetic. Wikipedia has some good info posted in their article on ferromagnetism. Need a link? You got it.
How could you use iron filings to tell which of the two bar magnets is stronger?
Iron filings can be used to map the magnetic fields on a magnet by putting pieces of irons on a piece of paper,pass the magnet under the paper,and the side which has more iron filling is the north pole and the side which has less iron filling is the south pole.
Is earth's magnetic field in an closed iron box more than the magnetic field outside the box?
No
Is iron magnetic or non magnetic?
Most types of Iron are magnetic, however depending on its composition and purity, there are kinds that are not magnetic. For example, Steel is mostly Iron, Carbon, and a few other lesser materials, and can be magnetic. Pure Iron is of course magnetic. The iron in your blood, however, is not the magnetic variety. It all depends on the composition.
If an iron bar were inserted into the wire coil what would happen to the iron bar?
The iron bar would become more magnetic.
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.
What are metals that are NOT magnetic?
most metals are magnetic but only 3 metals are purely magnetic these are iron, nickel and cobalt
What kind of metal is magnetic?
Cobalt,Steel,Iron,Lodestones and many more.
Why are some irons more magnetic than other irons?
It is because some of the metallic objects are more magnetic than each other(more iron than each other).
Why is an iron core inserted in an electro magnet?
Because it develops more magnetic power .
Is a coin a magnetic material?
a coin maybe magnetic but there are coins that are magnetic and others are not for example a coin coated with GOLD IS NOT MAGNETIC BUT ONE THAT HAS IRON IS MAGNETIC .More answers from other pages
What are the 4 different types of magnetic materials?
Iron, Nickel, Cobalt and Gadolinium are the 4 metallic elements with strong magnetic properties but their are more materials than can be magnetic. Steel is an iron alloy that is magnetic. Stainless steel is an alloy of iron, chromium and maybe other materials. Not all stainless steel is magnetic. The amount of magnetic material in it (iron, nickel) determines if it is magnetic or not. ALNICO magnets made of Aluminum, Nickel, and Cobalt are very strong permanent magnets. Ceramic magnets are made of a powdered magnetic material mixed with a ceramic material that gives them a softer texture that will not scratch surfaces and they are popular as refrigerator magnets.
What is the problem with metals that contain iron?
prone to corrosion by rusting affected by magnetic field weigh more
