Question

the images below show four pairs of magnets. the magnets in different pairs do not affect each other. all the magnets shown are made of the same material, but some of them are different sizes. think about the magnetic force between the magnets in each pair. select the pair with the magnetic force of smallest magnitude. pair 1 pair 2 pair 3 pair 4 submit

Explanation:

Step1: Determine the factors affecting magnetic force

The magnetic force between magnets depends on the distance between them and the size of the magnets. Larger magnets (more magnetic material) exert stronger forces, and closer magnets exert stronger forces.

Step2: Analyze each pair

• Pair 1: Small - large magnet, close distance.
• Pair 2: Small - large magnet, far distance.
• Pair 3: Small - small magnet, close distance.
• Pair 4: Small - small magnet, far distance.

Since Pair 4 has the smallest magnets (less magnetic material) and the largest distance (force decreases with distance), it will have the smallest magnetic force.

Answer:

Pair 4