Question 82 of 293 in Magnetism and Electromagnetism

Magnetism and magnetic materials

1 mark · Easy

Give one material that is not attracted by a magnet.

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Plastic

Also accept: wood; paper; rubber

Common mistakes: iron; steel

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B1 · 1 mark · Correctly names a non-magnetic material (e.g. plastic, wood, rubber, paper).

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Plastic is not attracted by a magnet.

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