Question

4.1.4 quiz: magnetism
question 5 of 10
which object most likely has magnetic domains like those shown in the image?
a. a steel paper clip, not near a magnet
b. a steel paper clip near a magnet
c. a piece of wood near a magnet
d. a piece of wood, not near a magnet

Explanation:

• Option A: A steel paper - clip not near a magnet has randomly oriented magnetic domains.
• Option B: When a steel paper - clip is near a magnet, the magnetic domains align in the direction of the external magnetic field.
• Option C: Wood is a non - magnetic material. It does not have magnetic domains that can be influenced by a magnet in the same way as a ferromagnetic material like steel.
• Option D: Wood (non - magnetic) not near a magnet has no magnetic domains relevant to magnetism in the context of ferromagnetic domain alignment.

Answer:

B. A steel paper clip near a magnet