SOLUTION: A permanent magnet can be used to pick up a string of nails, paper clips, or tacks, even though these are nonmagnetic materials. How can this be?

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Question 1202104: A permanent magnet can be used to pick up a string of nails, paper
clips, or tacks, even though these are nonmagnetic materials. How can
this be?
Answer by ikleyn(52879) About Me  (Show Source):
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https://www.quora.com/A-permanent-magnet-can-be-used-to-pick-up-a-string-of-nails-tacks-or-paper-clips-even-though-these-are-not-magnets-by-themselves-How-can-this-be-possible

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https://www.lcps.org/cms/lib4/VA01000195/Centricity/Domain/4041/MagnetismNotes1.pdf