In the figure shown, how does the bar magnet turn the paper clip into a temporary magnet?

Question

Multiple choice question.

A)
by causing the magnetic domains of the paper clip to point in different directions

B)
by causing the magnetic domains of the paper clip to point in one direction

C)
by generating an electric current in the paper clip

D)
by producing a chemical change in the paper clip

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

B) by causing the magnetic domains of the paper clip to point in one direction.

When a bar magnet is brought close to a paper clip, it influences the magnetic domains within the paper clip. These tiny regions within the metal align in the direction of the magnetic field produced by the bar magnet, effectively magnetizing the paper clip temporarily.