Magnet A doesn't have its poles labeled, but Magnet B has a clearly labeled north and south pole. If the

two are brought into contact with one another, which of the following could you expect?

A. The side of Magnet A that's repelled by Magnet B's south pole must be Magnet A's north pole.

B. The side of Magnet A that's attracted to Magnet B's north pole must be Magnet A's north pole.

C. The side of Magnet A that's repelled by Magnet B's north pole must be Magnet A's south pole.

D. The side of Magnet A that's attracted to Magnet B's south pole must be Magnet A's north pole.

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Carlo Osborn

3 August, 05:46

Magnet A doesn't have its poles labeled, but Magnet B has a clearly labeled north and south pole. If the

two are brought into contact with one another, which of the following could you expect?

A. The side of Magnet A that's repelled by Magnet B's south pole must be Magnet A's north pole.

B. The side of Magnet A that's attracted to Magnet B's north pole must be Magnet A's north pole.

C. The side of Magnet A that's repelled by Magnet B's north pole must be Magnet A's south pole.

D. The side of Magnet A that's attracted to Magnet B's south pole must be Magnet A's north pole.

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D: The side of Magnet A that's attracted to Magnet B's south pole must be Magnet A's north pole

Explanation:

D: The side of Magnet A that's attracted to Magnet B's south pole must be Magnet A's north pole because

1) opposite poles attract each other

2) similar poles repel each other

3) magnetic lines of force start at the north pole and end at the south pole