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Question
Give a reason for the following.
Magnets are used to close the doors of a refrigerator tightly.
Solution
Because of the attractive property of a magnet. A magnet attracts magnetic substances by exerting a force called magnetic force. , This keeps the door of a refrigerator closed tightly.
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