Question

The force which a magnet exerts on iron and steel is called the

• A. electric force
• B. magnetic force
• C. nuclear force
• D. gravitational force

Answer 1

The correct option is B magnetic force

The force is strongest at the poles of a magnet. Like poles exert a pushing force and repel each other. Unlike poles exert a pulling force and attract each other. magnet A material that attracts steel, iron, cobalt, and nickel.

The force which a magnet exerts on iron and steel is called the magnetic field.