MAGNETISM AND MAGNETIC MATERIALS
2 marks · NormalExplain why plastic is not attracted to a magnet, but nickel is.
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Plastic is not a magnetic material, so it cannot be attracted to a magnet. Nickel is a magnetic material, so it is attracted to magnets.
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B1 · 1 mark · States that plastic is not a magnetic material, so cannot be attracted by a magnet
B1 · 1 mark · States that nickel is magnetic, so is attracted by a magnet
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Plastic is not a magnetic material and will not be attracted by a magnet. Nickel is a magnetic material so it is attracted to a magnet.