Standard Science Primary 6 Interactions

Two magnets are placed near each other. They move away from each other without being touched. Which force is responsible for this?

A Gravitational force
B Magnetic force of attraction
C Magnetic force of repulsion
D Frictional force
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Step 1: Like poles (N-N or S-S) of magnets push each other away. Step 2: This pushing force is called repulsion. Step 3: It is a non-contact magnetic force.

Correct answer: Magnetic force of repulsion

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