Eli is holding two magnets close to each other. What will happen when he lets go?
a The magnets will not move because the magnets are not touching.
b The magnets will move closer to each other because the magnetic force will pull the magnets together.
c The magnets will move away from each other because the magnets are not touching.
d The magnets will move away from each other because the magnetic force will push the magnets apart.
Eli is holding two magnets close to each other. What will happen when he lets go?
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The correct answer is: b The magnets will move closer to each other because the magnetic force will pull the magnets together.
Explanation: Magnets have magnetic fields that can attract or repel other magnets. If Eli releases the magnets while they are close together, the magnetic force will pull them towards each other, causing them to move closer. If they are of opposite poles, they will attract. If they’re alike, they would repel, but since the question implies a general attraction when close, option b is the best choice.
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