A pencil sharpener is attracted by a magnet, even though its body is made of plastic. Can you think of one reason why this happens?

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The body of a pencil sharpener is made of plastic, but its blade is made of steel. We know that a magnet attracts steel; that is why a pencil sharpener is attracted by a magnet.

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