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How does the magnetic force exerted by a magnet change as the distance between two magnets increases

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As the distance between two magnets increases, the force between them decreases.

If the force increased along with distance, then the magnet in your hand would reach out
and grab every magnet in Australia or on Mars and pull it toward you.
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