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

the images below show two 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 shapes.\npair 1\npair 2\nthink about the magnetic force between the magnets in each pair. which of the following statements is true?\nthe magnitude of the magnetic force is smaller in pair 1.\nthe magnitude of the magnetic force is smaller in pair 2.\nthe magnitude of the magnetic force is the same in both pairs.

the images below show two 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 shapes.\npair 1\npair 2\nthink about the magnetic force between the magnets in each pair. which of the following statements is true?\nthe magnitude of the magnetic force is smaller in pair 1.\nthe magnitude of the magnetic force is smaller in pair 2.\nthe magnitude of the magnetic force is the same in both pairs.

Answer

Answer: The magnitude of the magnetic force is smaller in Pair 1.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall force - distance relation

The magnetic force between magnets is inversely - proportional to the square of the distance between them (similar to Coulomb's law for magnetic poles).

Step2: Compare distances

In Pair 1, the distance between the magnets is 25.2 mm. In Pair 2, the distance is 15.6 mm. Since 25.2>15.6, and force (F\propto\frac{1}{d^{2}}) (where (d) is the distance between the magnets), the force in Pair 1 is smaller.