Which of the following is not attracted by a magnet ?

(a) steel

(b) cobalt

(c) brass

(d) nickel

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Solution

The alloy brass is made up of zinc and copper, which is a non-magnetic compound. So, it is not attracted by magnet and the correct choice is (c).

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