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Which of the following events is caused by magnetic force?(4 points)
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A person gets a shock from a doorknob after walking across the carpet.
A person gets a shock from a doorknob after walking across the carpet.

The needle of a compass points toward Earth's North Pole.
The needle of a compass points toward Earth's North Pole.

Objects are constantly pulled toward the center of Earth.
Objects are constantly pulled toward the center of Earth.

Pieces of clothing stick together after being in a clothes dryer.
Pieces of clothing stick together after being in a clothes dryer.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
The needle of a compass points toward Earth's North Pole.

Explanation: a compass needle is a small magnet and is acted on by Earth's magnetic field (magnetic force). The other events are caused by electrostatic forces (shocks, clothes sticking) or gravity (objects pulled to Earth's center).