Question

A student places a bar magnet at different distances from a paper clip as pictured. Her results are in the table below.

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Which conclusion can the student make based on the evidence from her experiment?

(1 point)
Responses

Magnetism depends on an object’s material
Magnetism depends on an object’s material

A magnetic field is strongest away from the magnet’s poles
A magnetic field is strongest away from the magnet’s poles

Magnetic fields can be observed between objects that are not touching
Magnetic fields can be observed between objects that are not touching

As the distance between objects increases, magnetism also increases

1 answer

Based on the information provided in the question, the best conclusion the student can make from her experiment is:

Magnetic fields can be observed between objects that are not touching.

This conclusion reflects the principle that a magnet can influence a magnetic object (like a paper clip) from a distance, demonstrating the presence of a magnetic field without direct contact.