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Why will a magnet attract an ordinary nail or paper clip but not a wooden pencil?
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Magnets are objects that produce a magnetic field, which is a force that can attract or repel certain materials. The most common type of magnet is a permanent magnet, which is made from a material that is magnetized and creates its own persistent magnetic Show more…
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