A student performed a trick using a bar magnet and a paper clip. The paper clip was attached to a piece of string that was taped to a table. The clip appears to float just below the magnet. Use what you have learned about magnetic fields to explain how the floating paper clip trick works. Use evidence and scientific reasoning to support your response.

A student performed a trick using a bar magnet and a paper clip. The paper clip was attached to a piece of string that was taped to a table. The clip appears to float just below the magnet. Use what you have learned about magnetic fields to explain how the floating paper clip trick works. Use evidence and scientific reasoning to support your response.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology Update (No access codes included)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305116399

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter29: Magnetic Fields

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 29.12OQ

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