Foundation science · A.9 · Forces and motion
Which things a magnet pulls
Magnets only pull iron and steel — not wood, plastic, or silver.
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Maya and Omar are curious. Does a spoon made of silver move toward a magnet?
- Yes
- No (right)
- It moves slowly
Eli and Amara are curious. Does a spoon made of silver move toward a magnet?
- No (right)
- It moves slowly
- Yes
Mei and Nora are curious. Does a spoon made of silver move toward a magnet?
- Yes
- No (right)
- Maybe
Tip: Magnets only pull iron and steel — not wood, plastic, or silver.
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