Standard Science Primary 6 Interactions

Tim brought the North pole of Magnet A near the North pole of Magnet B. He observed that Magnet B moved away. Which of the following best explains this?

A Magnetic force can act at a distance and like poles attract.
B Magnetic force is a contact force and unlike poles repel.
C Magnetic force is a contact force and like poles repel.
D Magnetic force can act at a distance and like poles repel.
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Step 1: Identify that the magnets did not touch (act at a distance). Step 2: Identify the poles involved (N and N - like poles). Step 3: Like poles push each other away (repel).

Correct answer: Magnetic force can act at a distance and like poles repel.

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