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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The solenoids serve double duty — first, they move pieces of flat “fridge magnet” material close enough to attract iron filings. Their second duty is of course provide a clock tick that will ...