This force acts from a distance and affects only objects made of certain metals such as iron. Name the force.

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Magnetic force
A magnet can influence a magnetic material, such as a piece of iron, even when they are not in contact.

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This force acts from a distance and affects only objects made of certain metals such as iron. Name the force.

Magnetic forceA magnet can influence a magnetic material, such as a piece of iron, even when they are not in contact.

Magnetic force
A magnet can influence a magnetic material, such as a piece of iron, even when they are not in contact.