Standard Science Primary 6 Interactions

A magnet is held near a steel paperclip without touching it, and the paperclip jumps towards the magnet. Which of the following is true about this interaction?

A It is caused by air pressure.
B It is a non-contact force.
C It only works if the paperclip is also a magnet.
D It is a contact force.
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Step 1: Magnetic force can attract magnetic materials from a distance. Step 2: Forces that act without physical touch are non-contact forces.

Correct answer: It is a non-contact force.

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