Magnetic and Non-magnetic Materials
 

Magnetic and Non-magnetic Materials problem 26


Three piles of small nails, P, Q and R, are placed on a bench below three electromagnets. One set of nails is made of copper, one of soft iron and one of steel. Diagram 1 shows the situation when the electromagnets are switched on. Diagram 2 shows the situation when the electromagnets are then switched off.




Which row correctly identifies the materials from which the nails are made?



 

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