Which statement best defines a magnet based on the given notes?
AA material that attracts all metals equally strongly
BA rock or piece of metal that can pull certain types of metal toward itself
CA charged object that attracts only non-metals
DA metal bar that always points east-west
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. A rock or piece of metal that can pull certain types of metal toward itself
A magnet is defined here as a rock or piece of metal that can pull certain types of metal toward itself. It does not attract all metals, and its defining property is magnetic attraction, not electric charge.
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