Coins are attracted to a bar magnet as they contain nickel.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A True
The substances that can be easily magnetised and are attracted towards magnet are known as magnetic materials.
Cobalt, nickel, iron are magnetic materials.
Coins do contain nickel, so they are attracted towards magnets.
Thus, the statement is true.

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