Choose which force is at work in each device. Each column contains exactly two answers. (4 points)

Question

Magnetic force is use. Electric force is used.

A door latch on a kitchen cabinet

Two socks stuck together coming out of the dryer

A directional compass

An air filter that traps dust and ion particles

Answer 1

Here’s the classification of the devices based on the forces at work:

1. A door latch on a kitchen cabinet - Magnetic force is used.
2. Two socks stuck together coming out of the dryer - Electric force is used.
3. A directional compass - Magnetic force is used.
4. An air filter that traps dust and ion particles - Electric force is used.

So, the pairs are:

• Magnetic force is used: A door latch on a kitchen cabinet, A directional compass
• Electric force is used: Two socks stuck together coming out of the dryer, An air filter that traps dust and ion particles