Standard Science Primary 6 Interactions

A magnet is held near a steel paperclip. The paperclip jumps to the magnet before they touch. This shows that magnetic force is a __________.

A Contact force
B Non-contact force
C Gravitational force
D Frictional force
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Step 1: The paperclip moved before touching the magnet. Step 2: Forces that act at a distance are non-contact forces. Step 3: Examples include magnetic force, gravitational force, and electrostatic force.

Correct answer: Non-contact force

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