Name the force which acts in the case of attraction of common pins towards a magnet.

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Solution

When common iron pins are brought close to a magnet, they get attracted by the magnet.
A magnet exerts a magnetic force of attraction on magnetic substances like iron nails or iron pins.
Hence, the magnetic force of attraction acts in the case of pins being attracted by a magnet.

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