The Force Between Two Bar Magnets Cannot Be Due to Gravity

question 55

Multiple Choice

The force between two bar magnets cannot be due to gravity, because

• A) the force between magnets is far too large to be caused by gravity.
• B) the force between magnets can be repulsive, while gravity must be attractive.
• C) Both of the above.
• D) the force of gravity is always downward, unlike the magnetic force.
• E) All of the above.

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Definitions:

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