5.3 - Magnetic Separation
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Practice Questions
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What is magnetic separation?
💡 Hint: Think about what magnets do.
Name one application of magnetic separation.
💡 Hint: Think about where magnets are often used in industry.
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What principle does magnetic separation rely on?
💡 Hint: Consider the type of materials involved.
True or False: Magnetic separation can be used for any type of material.
💡 Hint: Think about the properties of materials.
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A recycling facility needs to separate aluminum cans from a mixed waste stream. How would magnetic separation be applied here, and what challenges might arise?
💡 Hint: Think about what materials are magnetic.
During a mining operation, magnetic separation is applied to separate iron ore from other materials. What properties make this separation effective?
💡 Hint: Consider the properties of the materials involved and their interactions with magnets.
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