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Magnets cannot be made from which of the following substances

Correct answer: C. Copper

  • A. Iron
  • B. Nickel
  • C. Copper
  • D. All of the above

Explanation

Magnets are typically made from materials that exhibit ferromagnetism, such as iron and nickel, because they have unpaired electrons that align to create a strong magnetic field. Copper, on the other hand, is diamagnetic and does not have the necessary magnetic properties to become a magnet. Therefore, the correct answer is Copper. The option 'All of the above' is incorrect because it includes iron and nickel, both of which can indeed form magnets.

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