alleryWhich metal is strongly attracted by a magnet?
ACopper
BAluminium
CIron
DZinc
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Iron
1. Magnets pull strongly on ferromagnetic metals.
2. Iron, steel, nickel and cobalt are ferromagnetic.
3. Copper, aluminium and zinc are not attracted noticeably.
_Source: Wikipedia, Magnet, Lead section_
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