Question

1. iron filings scattered around a magnet will be most strongly drawn toward the ______. (1 point)

○ south pole
○ center of the magnet
○ north pole
○ both magnetic poles

Explanation:

Magnetic poles (both north and south) have the strongest magnetic fields. The center of a magnet has a weaker magnetic field. Iron filings are attracted to areas of stronger magnetic force. So, they will be most strongly drawn toward both magnetic poles.

Answer:

both magnetic poles