Which of the following is not attracted by a magnet?
A
Steel
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B
Cobalt
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C
Brass
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D
Nickel
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Solution
The correct option is B Brass A magnet is an object which attracts pieces of iron, steel, cobalt, and nickel. Hence, Brass is not attracted by a magnet.
In their natural states, metals such as aluminum, brass, copper, gold, lead, and silver don't attract magnets because they are weak metals.