Can the Attractive Force Between a Metallic Object and a Magnet be Quantified?

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The attractive force between a metallic object and a magnet can be quantified, but it primarily applies to ferromagnetic materials such as iron. Non-ferromagnetic metals exhibit negligible magnetic attraction, making quantification impractical. To measure the force, specialized equipment and formulas are necessary, particularly for ferromagnetic objects. Understanding the material properties is crucial for accurate measurement.

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This may be a dumb question but I am so lost and would appreciate any help!

Is there a way to quantify the attractive force between a metallic object and a magnet?

With numbers not qualitatively? I was under the impression that with a metallic object everything was microscopic so itd be impractical..

but is there a way? formula or equipment?

Please help me and thank you so much in advance
 
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It is possible, but in general it is tricky to do.
I don't think that "metallic object" is what you are looking for - if it is not ferromagnetic, the force is usually negligible. Many metallic objects in daily life are made out of iron, which is ferromagnetic, but most metals are not.
 

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