Question

eorge holds a magnet above a paper clip. The paper clip moves toward the magnet and sticks to it before the magnet actually touches it.

A magnet is surrounded by _______, which applies a push or a pull to an object without actually touching it.
A.
a magnetic field
B.
a generator
C.
an electric current
D.
a simple machine

Answer 1

A. a magnetic field

Explanation: A magnetic field is the region around a magnet that exerts a push or pull (force) on magnetic materials without direct contact, which is why the paper clip moves toward the magnet.