What is the difference between magnetic and non-magnetic materials? Give examples.

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Difference between the magnetic and non-magnetic materials -
Magnetic materials Non-magnetic materials
Magnetic materials are materials that a magnet will attract to itself when placed near a magnet (or when placed in its field).
The magnetic state of magnetic materials is aligned in either parallel or anti-parallel arrangements hence they can respond to a magnetic field when they are under the influence of an external magnetic field.
For example - Iron, Cobalt

Non-magnetic materials will not experience any magnetic force when placed near a magnet, in other words, it will not be attracted to the magnet.
The magnetic state of non-magnetic materials is arranged in a random manner in such a way that the magnetic movements of these domains are canceled out. Hence, they do not respond to a magnetic field.
For example - Plastic, Rubber

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Magnetic materials	Non-magnetic materials
Magnetic materials are materials that a magnet will attract to itself when placed near a magnet (or when placed in its field). The magnetic state of magnetic materials is aligned in either parallel or anti-parallel arrangements hence they can respond to a magnetic field when they are under the influence of an external magnetic field. For example - Iron, Cobalt	Non-magnetic materials will not experience any magnetic force when placed near a magnet, in other words, it will not be attracted to the magnet. The magnetic state of non-magnetic materials is arranged in a random manner in such a way that the magnetic movements of these domains are canceled out. Hence, they do not respond to a magnetic field. For example - Plastic, Rubber