Standard Science Primary 6 Interactions

Ross moves the North pole of a bar magnet towards another bar magnet. He observes the second magnet moving away. What can he conclude about the pole of the second magnet that was facing him?

A It is a South pole.
B It is a non-magnetic material.
C It is made of plastic.
D It is a North pole.
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Step 1: Observe the interaction: the magnet moves away (repulsion). Step 2: Magnetic law states that like poles repel. Step 3: Ross used a North pole. Step 4: Therefore, the facing pole must also be a North pole.

Correct answer: It is a North pole.

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