Question 5 of 80 in Units (Magnetism & Electromagnetism)

MAGNETISM AND MAGNETIC MATERIALS

1 mark · Easy

Name two materials, other than iron, that magnets can attract.

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steel, nickel (or cobalt)

Also accept: nickel, steel; cobalt, nickel; cobalt, steel; steel, cobalt

Common mistakes: copper; aluminium; plastic; wood

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B1 · 1 mark · One mark for naming two correct materials from steel, nickel, cobalt (not iron)

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Examples: steel and nickel.

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