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Magnets and Magnetism — Quiz

Question 12 • Physical Science

Jill uses a magnet to pick up a nail. Then, she touches the nail to a paper clip and picks up the paper clip. What will most likely happen when she pulls the magnet away from the nail?

Answer
A
The paper clip will fall off of the nail because the nail is now magnetized in the opposite direction.
B
The paper clip will fall off of the nail because the nail was only a temporary magnet.
C
The paper clip will stay attached to the nail because the paper clip is now a permanent magnet.
D
The paper clip will stay attached to the nail because the nail is now a permanent magnet.

Explanation

The magnet temporarily magnetizes the nail, allowing the nail to attract the paper clip. When Jill pulls the magnet away, the nail will most likely lose its magnetism, so it will no longer hold the paper clip and the clip will fall off. This matches the choice that the nail was only a temporary magnet.

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