What Magnets Grab
A magnet pulls on things made of iron, steel, nickel or cobalt and makes them stick. Things made of wood, plastic, glass or aluminium stay right where they are.
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Examples
- A magnet sticks to the steel door of the fridge.
- A magnet picks up spilled paperclips but leaves the crayons behind.
Key takeaways
- Magnets pull iron, steel, nickel and cobalt.
- Wood, plastic, glass and aluminium do not stick to magnets.
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