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Why is the magnet able to separate the sand from the iron?

Why is the magnet able to separate the sand from the iron?
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Why is the magnet able to separate the sand from the iron?

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The iron is attracted to magnet since it is highly magnetic. Sand is not a magnetic material therefore not attracted by the magnet. So the mixture is separated
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