Question

A student places a magnet into a box of paper clips. When she lifts the magnet, some of the paper clips are pulled out of the box. However, some of the clips remain in the box. Why can’t the student pull all of the paper clips out of the box?

Answer 1

The magnetic force of the magnet can only be used so much

If the magnet is covered with paper clips it can not pick up more

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