Question

Why does magnet attract only elements like iron, nickle and cobaltnWhy can 't they attract other metals

Answer 1

Ferromagnetic materials

Ferromagnetic materials are strongly attracted by a magnetic force. The elements iron (Fe), nickel (Ni), cobalt (Co)  are such materials.

The reasons these metals are strongly attracted are because their individual atoms have a slightly higher degree of magnetism due to their configuration of electrons, their atoms readily line up in the same magnetic direction and the magnetic domains or groups of atoms line up more readily.

There are three main factors that determine the magnetic properties of a material.

The most basic factor is the configuration of the electrons in the material's atoms. At the next level, the ability of the atoms or molecules in the material to align magnetically is important in determining whether the material responds to a magnetic field. A final factor is the alignment of domains or sections in a solid object.

Answer 2

Heya here is your answer

step by step explaination:

Magnet attract only element like iron,nikle and cobalt and not other because iron,nikle and coblat have magnetic property..........

Hope this help you......

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