Question

eli is holding two magnets close to each other. what will happen when he lets go? the magnets will move away from each other because the magnetic force will push the magnets apart. the magnets will not move because the magnets are not touching. the magnets will move closer to each other because the magnetic force will pull the magnets together. the magnets will move away from each other because the magnets are not touching.

Explanation:

Magnetic poles have the property that like poles (north - north or south - south) repel each other, and unlike poles (north - south) attract each other. In the diagram, the two magnets are brought close with their north poles facing each other. So, due to the repulsion between like poles, the magnets will move away from each other when Eli lets go. The first option correctly explains this phenomenon, the second option is wrong because magnets can exert force without touching, the third option is wrong as like poles repel not attract, and the fourth option is wrong as the reason for movement is magnetic force (repulsion of like poles) not just not touching.

Answer:

The magnets will move away from each other because the magnetic force will push the magnets apart.