MCQ
A permanent magnet has the capacity to attract:
  • A
    All substances.
  • B
    Some substances.
  • C
    Only ferromagnetic substances.
  • D
    None of these options.

Answer

  1. Only ferromagnetic substances.

Explanation:

A permanent magnet has the capacity to attract only ferromagnetic substances.

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