Physics 5054 · O Level · Balanced and unbalanced forces

Balanced and unbalanced forces — practice question

Object X is resting on an electronic balance. Object Y is positioned above object X, as illustrated. The balance reading rises when Y is brought nearer to X. Why does this occur?

  • AX and Y are both made of iron.
  • BX and Y are both magnets.
  • CY is a magnet and X is made of iron.
  • DY is made of iron and X is a magnet.

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