Which statements best describe magnets? Check all that apply.

1. Magnets act at a distance

2. Magnets have two poles

3. All materials are attracted to a magnet

4. Magnets have a magnetic field around them

5. Materials that are attracted to a magnet contain iron, cobalt, or nickel

6. Magnets must touch other materials to attract or repel those materials

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Physics

Blaze Terry

30 January, 00:59

Which statements best describe magnets? Check all that apply.

1. Magnets act at a distance

2. Magnets have two poles

3. All materials are attracted to a magnet

4. Magnets have a magnetic field around them

5. Materials that are attracted to a magnet contain iron, cobalt, or nickel

6. Magnets must touch other materials to attract or repel those materials

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Camryn Fernandez · Answer 1

1,2,4,5 on edge

Bond · Answer 2

Following are the conditions that describe magnets:

1. Magnets act at a distance. (Yes, Magnets act at a distance. Touching the material is not a requirement)

2. Magnets have two poles. (Even if you break a magnet, each piece will have two poles)

4. Magnets have a magnetic field around them. (The magnetic field weakens as the distance increases)

5. Materials that are attracted to a magnet contain iron, cobalt, or nickel.