Where is the pushing or pulling force of a magnet strongest?

middle of the magnet

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edges of the magnet

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same all the way along the magnet

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only one end of the magnet

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Solution

The correct option is B
edges of the magnet

The pulling or pushing force of a magnet is strongest at the edges of the magnet. These 'edges' are also called the poles of a magnet.

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