Question

4.1.4 quiz: magnetism
question 9 of 10
why are magnetic materials attracted to magnets?
a. they become temporary magnets when they are in a magnetic field.
b. they are temporary magnets whether or not they are in a magnetic field.
c. they become permanent magnets when they are in a magnetic field.
d. they are also attracted to earths magnetic field, which is always present.

Explanation:

Magnetic materials are attracted to magnets because when they are in a magnetic field, they become temporary magnets. This is due to the alignment of their magnetic domains. Option B is incorrect as they are not temporary magnets without a magnetic field. Option C is wrong because they don't become permanent magnets. Option D is not the reason for their attraction to regular magnets (the question is about attraction to magnets, not Earth's magnetic field).

Answer:

A. They become temporary magnets when they are in a magnetic field.