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Metal paper clips do not attract or repel each other. When an electromagnet is placed nearby, the paper clips can be observed to move toward it. Which statement describes this phenomenon?(1 point)
Responses
Magnetic domains within the paper clips align with the magnetic field.
Magnetic domains within the paper clips align with the magnetic field.
Paper clips turn into permanent magnets after exposure to a magnetic field.
Paper clips turn into permanent magnets after exposure to a magnetic field.
Electrons flow freely into the magnetic field, causing the paper clips to move.
Electrons flow freely into the magnetic field, causing the paper clips to move.
The electromagnet reacts to the strong force of attraction from paper clips.
The electromagnet reacts to the strong force of attraction from paper clips.
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1 answer
The correct statement that describes the phenomenon is:
Magnetic domains within the paper clips align with the magnetic field.
When an electromagnet is brought near the paper clips, the magnetic field causes the magnetic domains within the metal of the paper clips to align, resulting in the attraction of the paper clips toward the electromagnet.
