Question

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

• A. Nuclear Force
• B. Electric Force.
• C. Magnetic Force.
• D. Gravitational Force

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Magnetic Force.

The explanation for the correct answer:

Option C: Magnetic Force

1. Magnetic force is defined as the attractive or repulsive force exerted between a magnet's poles and electrically charged moving particles.
2. The force is greatest at a magnet's poles. Like poles attract toward each other and repel each other.
3. Iron and steel are ferromagnetic substances that align their atoms to generate the magnetic field when placed near a magnet.

Explanation for incorrect answer(s) :

Option A: Nuclear Force

1. The nuclear force is the force that holds protons and neutrons together in a nucleus.
2. Hence, option A is not correct.

Option B: Electric Force

1. An electric force is the repulsive or attractive interaction of two charged bodies.
2. Hence, option B is not correct.

Option D: Gravitational Force

1. Gravitational force is defined as an attractive force that all physical bodies use to attract one another.
2. Hence, option D is not correct.

Thus, Option C is the correct answer.