The Earth has a magnetic field around it, which is generated by its molten core. This magnetic field exerts a force on compass dials, which are magnets, causing them to align with the Earth's magnetic field.

This force on compass dials is an example of a force that _______.

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Responses

acts only on contact.
acts only on contact.

acts at a distance.
acts at a distance.

acts through particles in the air.
acts through particles in the air.

needs electricity to act.
needs electricity to act.

1 answer

acts at a distance.