Can magnetism pass through oil?

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Can magnetism pass through oil?

2007-06-26 21:29:45 · 3 answers · asked by lady mamerlade 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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Yes.
For example, they sometimes fit magnetic sump plugs to engines so any fine iron particles in the oil get trapped on the magnet and this reduces wear inside the engine.

2007-06-26 21:35:48 · answer #1 · answered by oldhombre 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes. Magnetism passes through just about anything. Only myu-metal can stop it effectively.

2007-06-26 21:40:20 · answer #2 · answered by Snowflake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

yes

2007-06-26 21:35:05 · answer #3 · answered by mac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋