GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

MAGNETISM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following materials are magnetic?
A
Nickel
B
Paper
C
Iron
D
Gold
E
Silver
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Examples of the magnetic material include cobalt, iron and nickel. Plastic cannot be magnetised neither can it be attracted to a magnet.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cobalt, nickel, iron and steel are attracted by magnet and hence, they are magnetic in nature.

Detailed explanation-3: -Examples of the magnetic material include cobalt, iron and nickel.

Detailed explanation-4: -Examples of magnetic substances include iron, nickel, cobalt, stainless steel, and many rare earth metals. Diamagnetic materials like copper and gold are weakly repelled by a magnetic field. Paramagnetic materials like calcium and aluminum are weakly attracted by a magnetic field.

Detailed explanation-5: -Ferromagnetic, Diamagnetic and Paramagnetic.

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