Question

A student moves a horseshoe magnet across a tabletop with different distances from an electromagnet, as shown in the diagram below.

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Use the student’s observations below to any the following question:

Observations

20 inches: no force required

10 inches: small force required; easy to hold in place

5 inches: large force required; very difficult to hold in place



What do the student's observations demonstrate?

(1 point)
Responses

The electromagnet's magnetic field becomes weaker as more magnetic material is added to it.
The electromagnet's magnetic field becomes weaker as more magnetic material is added to it.

The electromagnet's magnetic field becomes stronger as a small amount of strength is added to the system by the battery.
The electromagnet's magnetic field becomes stronger as a small amount of strength is added to the system by the battery.

The electromagnet's magnetic field is stronger as more turns are added to the wire on the nail.
The electromagnet's magnetic field is stronger as more turns are added to the wire on the nail.

The electromagnet's magnetic field is stronger when close to it than far from it
The electromagnet's magnetic field is stronger when close to it than far from it
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Answer 1

The correct answer is:

The electromagnet's magnetic field is stronger when close to it than far from it.