What is attracted to a magnet?
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.
What do these things have in common?
They are all made of iron or steel.
Are all metals attracted to the magnet?
No, only iron, steel, cobalt and nickel.
Are non-metals attracted to the magnet?
No, non-metals are not attracted to a magnet.