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A magnet cannot move which of the following objects?
toothpick
safety pin
nail

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Answer:
Toothpick

Step-by-step explanation:

Because both safety pin and nail are conductors, they will move by a magnet.
On the other hand, toothpick is a insulator, so it won’t move.
User Yonkee
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Answer:

Toothpick

Step-by-step explanation:

A toothpick is made out of a non-ferrous material such as wood, plastic, glass, aluminum etc.

Both the nail and the safety pin will be attracted to the magnet due to being made from ferrous materials such as iron and steel.

Hope this helps!

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