GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

MAGNETISM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What would we call a nail that can pick up a paperclip because it is touching a magnet?
A
temporary magnet
B
poles
C
force
D
detector
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Correct answer is Option A that is temporary magnet Option A : Temporary magnet are those which only retain their magnetism when they are …

Detailed explanation-2: -What would we call a nail that can pick up a paperclip because it is touching a magnet? temporary magnet.

Detailed explanation-3: -The big domains give the paperclip distinct north and south poles. Because the other paper clip is also ferromagnetic, it’s attracted to the magnetized paper clip just like it would be to any other magnet!

Detailed explanation-4: -Magnets attract paper clips because magnets have a magnetic field, which creates a force, that pulls on other ferromagnetic materials. A paper clip is usually made of steel wire. Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon. Iron is a ferromagnetic material that is attracted by magnets.

Detailed explanation-5: -The force of a magnet can be felt from a distance. For example, an iron nail placed near a magnet will move toward the magnet. It looks like magic, but it is just the force of magnetism!

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