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Magnetic and Non-magnetic Materials

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Topics

  • Introduction
  • Experiment

Introduction:

Magnetic and non-magnetic materials are categorised based on their ability to be attracted by a magnet. The materials that stick to a magnet are called magnetic materials, while those that do not stick to a magnet are called non-magnetic materials

  • Magnetic materials, such as iron, nickel, and cobalt, respond to magnetic fields and can be attracted to magnets.
  • Non-magnetic materials, like plastic, wood, glass, and most other substances, do not respond to magnets and are not attracted by them.

Experiment

1. Aim: To identify and classify materials as magnetic or non-magnetic based on their response to a magnet.

2. Requirements

  • A magnet
  • Various everyday objects (coins, paper clips, plastic items, etc.)
  • A saucer containing a mixture of sand, pieces of paper, sawdust, iron filings, and pins

3. Procedure

A. Testing Various Objects:

  • Bring the magnet close to different objects, such as a spoon, coin, or paper clip, and note which ones attract the magnet.
  • Record the material each object is made from (metal, plastic, etc.). Group the objects into two categories:

B. Testing the Mixture:

  • Place the saucer with sand, paper, sawdust, iron filings, and pins on a flat surface.
  • Move the magnet around just above the mixture. Observe which materials are attracted to the magnet.

4. Conclusion

  • Magnetic Materials: objects that stick to the magnet. The iron filings and pins, which are metallic, will be attracted to the magnet, indicating they are magnetic.
  • Non-Magnetic Materials: objects that do not stick to the magnet. Sand, paper, and sawdust will not be attracted to the magnet, showing that they are non-magnetic.

To identify the magnetic materials, we use

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