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Question
Answer the following in short.
Why is magnetic force considered as an action-at-a-distance force?
Solution
Magnetic force comes into play even when the magnet and other objects (like iron) are kept at a distance and not in direct contact with each other. Hence, magnetic-force is considered as an action-at-a-distance force.
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