Question

Does a magnet only exert attractive force? Give examples of materials that can be attracted by a magnet.

Answer 1

1. No, a magnet doesn't need to exert attractive force only. It can exert both force attractive as well as a repulsive force.
2. Because it depends on the polarity of poles of magnet and nature of materials.
3. Examples of materials that can be attracted by a magnet are iron, cobalt, steel, nickel, magnesium, etc.