Question

Are Magnets Man-made?

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. Magnets can be both manmade and found in nature.
2. Artificial magnets can be created by doping iron, nickel, and/or cobalt with other elements.
3. There are natural magnets that are also found in the earth’s crust. They are usually found in iron ores and are called magnetite (or lodestones).
4. All other magnets that we see today are mostly man-made magnets and include three basic types –
5. permanent magnets
6. temporary magnets
7. electromagnets

Thus, Magnets can be man-made.