Question

Magnetic force is:

• A. Only attractive in nature
• B. Repulsive in nature
• C. Both attractive and repulsive in nature
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Both attractive and repulsive in nature

The explanation for the correct option:

Option (C): Both attractive and repulsive in nature

1. Like magnetic poles repel each other and the unlike magnetic poles attract each other.
2. When the north pole of a magnet is brought near the south pole of a magnet, the two magnets get attracted due to the magnetic force of attraction.
3. When the north pole of a magnet is brought near the north pole of another magnet, the two magnets repel each other due to the magnetic force of repulsion.
4. Clearly, magnetic force can be attractive as well as repulsive.

Hence, option (C) is correct.