Question

How does the magnetic force exerted by a magnet change as the distance between two magnets increases?
A.
The magnetic force increases.
B.
The magnetic force stays the same.
C.
The magnetic force decreases.
D.
The magnetic force does not change with distance.

Answer 1

C. The magnetic force decreases.

Explanation: Magnetic field strength falls off with distance, so the force between two magnets gets weaker as they are moved farther apart (for typical magnets the field and force drop off rapidly with distance).