When material not be magnetized by a magnetic?

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Only ferrous metals can be magnetized by a magnetic field, while non-ferrous conductors such as copper, gold, and silver remain unaffected. This distinction is crucial for understanding material properties in magnetic applications. The discussion clarifies that the ability to be magnetized is not determined by conductivity but rather by the material's ferromagnetic properties.

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In what case will a material not be magnetized by a field (magnetic) if it is a type of conductor?
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Only ferrous metal will be magnetized, and no others. So conductors that will not be magnetized include copper, gold, silver, etc.
 

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