When the distance between unlike poles of two magnets is doubled,...?

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When the distance between unlike poles of two magnets is doubled,...?

the force of attraction between the poles is decreased_____ times?

a) 1
b) 2
c) 4
d) 6

Again, I am pretty sure the answer is 4, just want to be extra sure.

2006-06-09 10:25:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

4 answers

The formula for attraction between two electromagnetically charged particles is:

(Charge #1) * (Charge #2)
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distance squared

This means this means that doubling the distance decreases the force by a factor of four. Your answer is correct.

2006-06-09 10:41:19 · answer #1 · answered by marbledog 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

2006-06-09 17:52:33 · answer #2 · answered by Hardeep G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

c)4

2006-06-09 18:32:13 · answer #3 · answered by The Greek Guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I think 4 too

2006-06-09 17:29:01 · answer #4 · answered by tydietyler 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋