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Q: When did nickels become magnetic?
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Is a nickel magnetic?

AnswerPure nickel is magnetic. However, US nickels aren't magnetic because they are made of an alloy (a combination of different metals) that's mostly copper.However, older Canadian nickels are pure nickel, so they are magnetic. Newer Canadian nickels are steel so they're still attracted to a magnet.


If you rub a polythene rod with a cloth will it become magnetic?

No, it will not become magnetic. It will become electrically charged.


A nickel is not magnetic because it is made of what?

U.S. nickels are made of 75% copper and 25% nickel. Copper is nonmagnetic.


Why do some Canadian pennies magnet and others not?

Coins made of mostly nickel, or containing steel, will be attracted to a magnet. Canadian nickels, dimes, and quarters made in the late 20th century were made of mostly nickel, which was comparatively cheap in Canada. Conversely, from 1982 to 1999, Canadian nickels were not magnetic, being mostly copper like US nickels. Beginning in 2000, all fractional Canadian coins have steel centers, and are magnetic. $1 and $2 coins are not magnetic.


How do things become magnetic?

by alligning electrons


What happens when the magnetic field or or more magnets overlap?

they combine and become one magnetic field


Is hydrogen magnetism?

no


What willl happen to the charges when materials become magnitized?

it will become a magnetic feild


Is a matchstick magnetic?

No, they are made of wood or paper, and are not magnetic. An iron nail is attracted to a magnet, and can become magnetized.


What creates a magnetic force in objects such as iron and cobalt?

The alignment of the Domains in the metal cause it to become magnetic.


Can a non-magnetic drill collar be magnetized?

No Scott non-magnetic flex monels can not become magnetized.


Are gasses magnetic?

There re no magnetic gasses. Even Iron when in a gaseous state is not magnetic because it has to be heated above the Curie temperature to become a gas.