Question

Ashley made a paper boat and attached paperclips to the edges. In order to control her boat she used a horseshoe magnet. How is Ashley able to control her boat without touching it?

A) The boat is moving with currents in the water.
B) The boat is attracted to the magnet by the force of gravity.
C) The boat is attracted to the magnet by the force of magnetism.
D) Ashley would not be able to do this without touching the boat.

Answer 1

The answer is C

Answer 2

The true answer is C.

The boat is attracted to the magnet by the force of magnetism.

Let me explain. If Ashley made the paper boat and place it on the water, gravity will try to pull the boat down, however no magnets are used in this situation.

Now if magnets are used in this situation and the paper clip is attach to the boat, rather than gravity pulling it down, the magnet will be pulling paper clip, causing the boat to move, so instead of gravity, it's magnetism.

Note: Magnets=Magnetism