Define magnetic and non magnetic substances give one example of each?

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Magnetic substances are materials that are attracted to magnets, like iron. Non-magnetic substances are materials that are not attracted to magnets, like wood.

Magnetic Substances

These materials can be attracted by a magnet.
They can be magnetized (turned into a magnet).
They have domains (tiny magnetic regions) that align in the presence of a magnetic field.
Examples: Iron, nickel, cobalt.

Non-Magnetic Substances

These materials do not get attracted by magnets.
They cannot be magnetized.
They do not have magnetic domains like magnetic substances.
Examples: Wood, plastic, rubber, glass.

Property	Magnetic Substances	Non-Magnetic Substances
Attracted to magnets	Yes	No
Can be magnetized	Yes	No
Examples	Iron, Nickel	Wood, Glass