Standard Science Primary 3 Interactions

Jun Jie lowered a bar magnet into a box of iron paperclips. Which part of the magnet will attract the MOST paperclips?

A Only the North pole
B Both the North and South poles
C The middle of the magnet
D Only the South pole
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Worked Solution

Step 1: Recall that magnetic strength is not uniform across the magnet. Step 2: The magnetic force is strongest at the poles. Step 3: Thus, both ends (N and S) will attract the most clips.

Correct answer: Both the North and South poles

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