Which of the following substances are attracted by a magnet?

Paper

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Wood

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Iron

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Cloth

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Solution

The correct option is C Iron
Magnet can attract only magnetic substances. That is why, objects like iron and steel are attracted by a magnet but wood, cloth and paper aren't.

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