the images below show four pairs of magnets. the magnets in different pairs do not affect each other. all…

the images below show four pairs of magnets. the magnets in different pairs do not affect each other. all the magnets shown are made of the same material, but some of them are different sizes and shapes. think about the magnetic force between the magnets in each pair. select the pair with the magnetic force of smallest magnitude. pair 1 pair 2 pair 3 pair 4

the images below show four pairs of magnets. the magnets in different pairs do not affect each other. all the magnets shown are made of the same material, but some of them are different sizes and shapes. think about the magnetic force between the magnets in each pair. select the pair with the magnetic force of smallest magnitude. pair 1 pair 2 pair 3 pair 4

Answer

Explanation:

Step1: Recall magnetic - force principle

The magnetic force between two magnets decreases with increasing distance.

Step2: Compare distances in pairs

Pair 2 and Pair 3 have a distance of 3.75 inches, while Pair 1 and Pair 4 have a distance of 2.25 inches. Among them, the magnetic force is related to the distance and the orientation. Since the magnetic - force magnitude is inversely related to the square of the distance (for simple magnetic - dipole interactions), and Pair 2 and Pair 3 have the largest distance among the four pairs.

Answer:

Pair 2 and Pair 3 (as they have the largest distance between the magnets and magnetic force magnitude decreases with distance)