Metals and magnetism

Magnets attract magnetic materials such as iron, steel, n_ & c_ , but NOT non-magnetic materials such as zinc, tin or gold. 

Wood, plastics and other materials are also _ and are not affected by magnets.

So what is an Alloy ?

• a strong magnet made of Aluminium

• a pure, single metal

• a blend of different metals

• always a precious metal

_ are the little particles of the magnetic metal

that need to align with each other in order for the material to have a magnetic force.

What is a common use for the alloy Cunife ?

• Copper pipes in buildings

• Mysterious future telling amulets

• The most popular metallic colour for Porsches in Switzerland

• King Cunife had the entire collection of alloys

What makes a permanent magnet lose its force ?

• By stroking it multiple times in one direction with another strong magnet

• When it reaches a certain temperature

• When it is held close to any alloy

• When you place it on a compass

Can a piece of Silver be made to move at all with a magnet?

• Always

• Only when a certain magnetic force is moving close enough past it