Question

Does a magnet have to be touching another object to exert a force? Why or why not? (Write 2-4 complete sentences).

Answer 1

No, a magnet does not have to be touching another object to exert a force. Magnetic fields surround magnets and can exert forces on other objects without direct contact. These forces can act over a distance, attracting or repelling other magnets or magnetic materials without physical contact.