What distinguishes magnetic from non-magnetic materials in terms of magnetisation?
A magnetic material can be magnetised; a non-magnetic material cannot.
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What distinguishes magnetic from non-magnetic materials in terms of magnetisation?
A magnetic material can be magnetised; a non-magnetic material cannot.
Does an unmagnetised magnetic material have overall north and south poles?
No. Unlike a magnetised object, it has no overall north and south poles.
What effect can a nearby magnet have on the magnetisation of a magnetic material?
It can induce magnetism in the material.
Why does a magnet attract a magnetic material in which it induces magnetism?
The end nearer the magnet becomes the opposite pole.
What may happen to induced magnetism when the inducing magnet is removed?
The induced magnetism may be lost.