Metal paper clips do not attract or repel each other. When an electromagnet is placed nearby, the paper clips can be observed to move toward it. Which statement describes this phenomenon?(1 point)

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Magnetic domains within the paper clips align with the magnetic field.
Magnetic domains within the paper clips align with the magnetic field.

The electromagnet reacts to the strong force of attraction from paper clips.
The electromagnet reacts to the strong force of attraction from paper clips.

Electrons flow freely into the magnetic field, causing the paper clips to move.
Electrons flow freely into the magnetic field, causing the paper clips to move.

Paper clips turn into permanent magnets after exposure to a magnetic field.

Answer 1

The correct statement that describes this phenomenon is:

Magnetic domains within the paper clips align with the magnetic field.

When the electromagnet is activated, it creates a magnetic field that causes the magnetic domains within the ferromagnetic material of the paper clips to align with the field, leading to an induced attraction towards the electromagnet.