Competency #8
Explain the differences and interconnections between electricity and magnetism
Learning Objectives h & j
- h. Sort common objects by their magnetic properties
- j. Apply the rules of attraction and repulsion for magnets
Question
Write down your answer to the following question:
The north pole of a permanent magnet is clinging to the front surface of your steel refrigerator, so the refrigerator clearly has a south pole at its surface. If you flip the permanent magnet over, so that its south pole faces the refrigerator, the refrigerator will
- keep a south pole at its surface and repel the permanent magnet
- keep a south pole at its surface and attract the permanent magnet
- place a north pole at its surface and repel the permanent magnet
- place a north pole at its surface and attract the permanent magnet
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