How does a magnet separate mixtures like sand and iron filings?

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because iron filings are magnetic, but sand is not, so the magnet separates the filings from the sand due to magnetic attraction

Sven Bardos answered Sep 6, 2022

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Answer:

because iron is magnetic and sand is not

Step-by-step explanation:

Pearman answered Sep 7, 2022

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