Magnet and Paper Clips
Age 6 · Science
A magnet can pull paper clips toward it even when it does not touch them. The pull gets weaker when the clips are farther away.
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Key takeaways
- Magnets pull some metal things without touching them.
- The pull is stronger up close and weaker farther away.
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