The metals that are magnetic (attracted to magnets) are also the metals that can be made into magnets. The most common magnetic metal is iron which is the main substance in steel. Iron is also in a ...

The video explains the concepts of magnetic, electric, and gravitational fields using simple demonstrations. It shows how ...

Metal paper clips contain iron, a metal that magnets attract. Magnets can work through many materials, including paper. The wonder wand magnet attracts the paper clips through the paper, allowing the ...

Magnets are also surrounded by a similar three-dimensional field. This can be "seen" in two dimensions if iron filings are sprinkled on a sheet of paper placed over the magnet. The filings align ...

Not every metal is attracted to a magnet. If you have a magnet, try seeing what objects it will attract or repel. Iron fillings reveal a magnet's magnetic field. You can see a magnet's magnetic ...