Mr. Green gave his students a set of items.

Question

They had a toothpick, pencil, paper clip, safety pin, nail, and dime. He also gave them a magnet. He told them to predict which items are magnetic.

How can they test their predictions?
A.
weigh each of the items
B.
see which items stick to the pencil
C.
see which items stick to the magnet
D.
measure each of the items

Answer 1

The students can test their predictions by using the following method:

C. see which items stick to the magnet

This option allows them to directly test the magnetic properties of each item by seeing if they are attracted to the magnet.