Question

Which materials are attracted by a magnet?

Answer 1

Iron, nickel and cobalt are mostly the metals that are attracted by magnets.They possess high magnetism.

Answer 2

Magnetic materials are attracted by a magnet.

• Magnetic materials are attracted to magnets because they have the potential of generating a magnetic field.
• When the external magnetic force is applied to these materials, the electrons present in them become small magnets themselves.
• They start following the path of the magnetic field and resulting in them turning into a magnet.
• e.g. iron, cobalt, nickel, etc.