Classify the following into magnetic and non-magnetic materials. Give reasons.

Rubber, wood, steel, iron nails, cobalt, plastic

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Solution

Magnetic materials: Steel, iron nails and cobalt are magnetic materials because they get attracted to magnets.
Non-magnetic materials: Rubber, wood, and plastic are non-magnetic materials because they show no effect when a magnet is brought near them.

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