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Why is a paper clip attracted to a magnet, while is pencil is not?
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Why is a paper clip attracted to a magnet, while is pencil is not?

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paperclips and nail are mostly made of iron which is attracted to a magnet while a pencil is mainly graphite and wood which elements are carbon which is non-magnetic
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