Standard Science Primary 6 Interactions

Two magnets are placed as shown below. They move away from each other. What are the poles at X and Y?

A X: North, Y: North
B Both X and Y are South poles
C X: North, Y: South
D X: South, Y: North
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Step 1: Identify the interaction (magnets move away = repulsion). Step 2: Repulsion occurs between like poles (N-N or S-S). Step 3: Choice A shows like poles.

Correct answer: X: North, Y: North

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