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Magnetic fields can affect... (Check all that apply)

A. ...the motion of electrically charged particles.
B. ...the acceleration of small objects with mass.
C. ...the speed of light near the magnetic field.
D. ...the date we begin daylight savings time.
E. ...the direction compass needles point.
F. ...the electric current in nearby wires.

User Andy Irving
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Final answer:

Magnetic fields can affect the motion of electrically charged particles, the direction compass needles point, and the electric current in nearby wires, but do not affect the speed of light or arbitrary human constructs such as daylight savings time. So the correct options are A, B, E, F.

Step-by-step explanation:

Magnetic fields can have a variety of effects on different substances and phenomena. The specifics of the question are related to the effects of magnetic fields on moving electrically charged particles. Magnetic fields can indeed affect.

  • A. ...the motion of electrically charged particles.
  • B. ...the acceleration of small objects with mass.
  • E. ...the direction compass needles point.
  • F. ...the electric current in nearby wires.

Magnetic fields do not affect the speed of light; therefore, option C is incorrect. Option D, regarding daylight savings time, is clearly unrelated to the physical properties of magnetic fields. An understanding of these effects is crucial in many applications, including electrical engineering, technology, and medical imaging such as MRI.

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Answer:

A. the motion of electrically charged particles

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