Grade 2 science · B.7 · Forces and motion
Magnet strength
Magnet strength determines how far it can pull. Bigger size often helps, but strength is key.
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Hana wonders: A large, flat magnet pulls a paper clip from farther away than a small one.
- A thin one pulls farther
- True (right)
- Only when touching
In science class, Luca asks: Which magnet will pull a paperclip the farthest?
- The one with red paint
- The large one (right)
- The small one
Ravi wonders: Which magnet will pull a nail from 15 cm away?
- The strongest one (right)
- The one with a crack
- The small one
Tip: Magnet strength determines how far it can pull. Bigger size often helps, but strength is key.
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