Students are conducting an investigation that tests the force of a magnet by using one magnet to repel a second magnet. Which tool would be needed to measure the distance the second magnet moves? A thermometer,A spring scale, A ruler, or A compass
Give the problem some thought. Which device is used to measure distance? That will be the answer.
Only one of those devices measures distance. The others meaure temperature, force and direction.
a ruler
To measure the distance the second magnet moves during the investigation, you would need a ruler. A ruler is a tool specifically designed for measuring lengths and distances.
Here's how you can use a ruler to measure the distance the second magnet moves:
1. Set up your experiment with the first magnet in a fixed position and the second magnet positioned at a certain distance from it.
2. Repel the second magnet using the first magnet.
3. Observe the movement of the second magnet, noting how far it travels.
4. Place one end of the ruler at the starting point of the second magnet.
5. Align the ruler with the path of the second magnet and read the measurement where the magnet ends up.
By reading the measurement on the ruler, you can determine the distance the second magnet moved. Remember to use a ruler with appropriate units marked (such as inches or centimeters) for accurate measurements.