2007-05-05 22:14:52 · 6 answers · asked by batman 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Actually, aluminum (or aluminium if you prefer) is para-magnetic, not dia-magnetic. Paramagnetic substances are very weakly attracted by a magnet, however this effect is very weak, and you will probably not be able to detect it with any ordinary electromagnet. Diamagnetic substances are repelled by a magnet, and this effect is even far weaker than paramagnetism. By the way, the human body is diamagnetic.
Edit: The source listed below has a table of magnetic properties of example materials which exhibit Para- or Dia- magnetism. At the bottom of that page are links to somewhat technical definitions of both Paramagnetism & Diamagnetism.
HTH
2007-05-05 22:36:30 · answer #1 · answered by Danny U 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A changing magnetic field can induce eddy currents in aluminum. The drag due to this effect is often used in electromagnetic braking.
2007-05-06 11:37:46 · answer #2 · answered by Frank N 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It is a diamagnetic metal meaning very small magnetic properties
2007-05-06 05:23:31 · answer #3 · answered by maussy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aluminium is diamagnetic material. It slightly repels strong magnet.
2007-05-06 05:25:43 · answer #4 · answered by dipakrashmi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On the contrary...aluminum being a diamagnetic metal.
2007-05-06 05:21:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.it is a non magnetic metal.
2007-05-06 05:22:02 · answer #6 · answered by 1000 Man Embassy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋