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Cans of food in your kitchen pantry are likely magnetized. Why?
To determine:
The reason due to which cans of food is magnetized.
Answer:
The cans of food are magnetized by the induction process aligning with the Earth's magnetic field.
Explanation:
The food cans are generally made of iron metal. Domains in the can lead to line up with the magnetic field of the Earth. The magnetic field is generated at the outer molten core of the Earth due to the mixture of the iron and nickel.
If the cans are stationary for several days inside the kitchen, then they become magnetized by the induction process aligning with the Earth's magnetic field.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the cans of food are magnetized by the induction process aligning with the Earth's magnetic field.
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