Question

a pair of bar magnets are kept in a box with keepers at both the ends . would this pair act as a magnet. give reason in support of your answer

Answer 1

.....No, they will act as a magnet as a piece wood is kept between them .

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Answer 2

Yes, because the keepers are made up of iron, when the magnet is in contact with it they become temporary magnet. Keepers also have a useful safety function as they stop external metal being attracted to the magnet.