What is attracted to a magnet?

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Use the animation above to find out which of the objects are attracted to the magnet.

Make a list of the things that are attracted and what they are made of.

./programme-assets/ What do these things have in common?

They are all made of iron or steel.

./programme-assets/ Are all metals attracted to the magnet?

No, only iron, steel, cobalt and nickel.

./programme-assets/ Are non-metals attracted to the magnet?

No, non-metals are not attracted to a magnet.