Metals that are attracted to magnets
Metals that are NOT attracted to magnets
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I. Magnets
A. Magnets attract certain metals, as well as other magnets
1. Metals that magnets attract a. Cobalt (Co) b. Nickel (Ni) c. Iron (Fe) i. Steel (iron alloy) ii. Lodestone (a.k.a. magnetite - magnetized mineral that contains iron) 2. Metals that are not attracted to magnets a. Aluminum (Al) b. Copper (Cu) i. Brass (Copper & Zinc (Zn) alloy) c. Silver (Ag) 3. Non-metal objects that are not attracted to metals a. Wood (and other plant materials) b. Animals (except certain cows that eat metal!) 4. Magnets attract other magnets a. Compass attracts to earth's magnetic poles B. Magnetic characteristics 1. Magnets have polarity a. All magnets have a north and south pole b. You can cut a magnet in half and the two halves will still have a north and south pole 2. Like poles repel; Unlike (or opposite) poles attract 3. Magnetic attractive force grows weaker with increasing distance |
Magnetism for Kids by Chris Woodford
Click on this link to read a very good article on magnetism.Towards the end, it gets a little more complicated, but if you can stick with it, it will answer some of your questions. In it, he will also explain that aluminum and some other are actually magnetic, but so weak, that we don't consider them magnetic. He explains this as well. Happy reading!
Magnet Millionaire Game
Click on the picture to play a game that tests what you know about magnets and magnetism