Question

A substance placed near a strong magnet is attracted by it, the substance can be _______.

Answer 1

1. Paramagnetic substances get feebly magnetized in a powerful magnetic field and are feebly attracted by powerful magnets—for example Platinum, chromium, aluminum, etc.
2. Ferromagnetic substances are easily magnetized by an external magnetic field and are strongly attracted by magnets. For example Iron, nickel, cobalt, etc.

Hence, A substance placed near a strong magnet is attracted by it, the substance can be paramagnetic or ferromagnetic.