Examples of using magnets to separate mixtures:Iron filings and sand mixture - Iron filings, which are magnetic, can be separated from non-magnetic sand by passing a magnet over the mixture. The iron filings stick to the magnet while the sand stays behind.Recycling industry - Magnets are used to separate ferrous metals (like iron and steel) from non-ferrous metals (like aluminum and copper) in waste materials for recycling.Mineral processing - Magnetic separators are used to extract magnetic minerals (such as magnetite) from non-magnetic impurities in ores to improve mineral purity.Food industry - Magnets remove metal contaminants from food products during production to ensure safety.Wastewater treatment - Magnetic separation removes suspended magnetic particles and metals from wastewater to purify it.