Question

a pattern forms of iron filings when they are sprinkled around two magnets. what is shown by the pattern the iron filings form? a. no magnetic field forms between like poles, because they repel b. a magnetic field forms between opposite poles, causing them to attract c. a magnetic field forms between like poles, because they attract d. no magnetic field forms between opposite poles, causing them to

Explanation:

Magnetic fields exist between opposite poles of magnets, causing them to attract. Iron filings align along the magnetic - field lines. Like poles repel and opposite poles attract due to the nature of magnetic fields.

Answer:

B. A magnetic field forms between opposite poles, causing them to attract