What does it mean when a magnet sticks to something??

Question

Is it metal ,brass putter..... ????

Answer 1

Magnets stick to metal when the amount of ferrite (iron) in the alloy is sufficient to overcome the weight of the magnet.

Ferrite aligns easily with the lines of flux coming from the magnet so it is the best metal for magnets to stick to.  But don't think that magnets don't have an effect of other metals.  

If you can get your hands on a linear motor you can use the drive rail with its magnets to show you even aluminum can be affected.  The linear motor shoves the lines of flux so close that dropping aluminum down between the poles of the motor will make the aluminum slow way down,  very cool if you can see it.

An experiment you can get your hands on more easily: Take a three phase motor apart.  Wire the Stator up and set an aluminum can inside and watch it turn round and round.  Magnets affect all metals, just not all the same.

Answer 2

i think the magnet is attracted to iron content in the metal, brass and aluminum for example wont be magnetic but steel would be and iron. a good chemistry book will be able to explain the metals properties and will be really helpful.

Answer 3

Armageddon

Answer 4

umm i dont get the question o_O lol

Answer 5

The particals within the two elements are attracted to eachother.