Asked by nico

The diagram below shows a magnet and two paper clips.



Why was Paper Clip 2 attracted to Paper Clip 1 after Paper Clip 1 was stuck to the magnet?

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Responses

Magnetism traveled through Paper Clip 1 to Paper Clip 2 and made them magnetic.
Magnetism traveled through Paper Clip 1 to Paper Clip 2 and made them magnetic.

Magnetism was already present in Paper Clip 1 and Paper Clip 2 when they were attached to the magnet.
Magnetism was already present in Paper Clip 1 and Paper Clip 2 when they were attached to the magnet.

The magnet repelled Paper Clip 2 and made it attach itself to Paper Clip 1.
The magnet repelled Paper Clip 2 and made it attach itself to Paper Clip 1.

Attaching the magnet to Paper Clip 1 caused it to transform Paper Clip 2 into a new material that was magnetic.
Attaching the magnet to Paper Clip 1 caused it to transform Paper Clip 2 into a new material that was magnetic.
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Correct answer: "Magnetism traveled through Paper Clip 1 to Paper Clip 2 and made them magnetic."

Explanation: The magnet magnetized Paper Clip 1 (inducing opposite poles at its ends). The magnetic field of Paper Clip 1 then induced magnetism in Paper Clip 2, so the two clips attracted. This is temporary (induced) magnetism, not a change of material or pre-existing magnetism.