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When iron filings are mixed with sand, which physical property of the iron filings stays the same? A. magnetism B. state of matter C. shape D. all of these

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When iron filings are mixed with sand, which physical property of the iron filings stays the same? A. magnetism B. state of matter C. shape D. all of these

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The correct answer is A. magnetism. When iron filings are mixed with sand, their magnetic property remains the same. They can still be attracted by a magnet. The state of matter and shape can change when they are mixed with sand, but the magnetism does not change.

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