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Which statement describes how magnetic poles interact via magneto-static forces?

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Question

Which statement describes how magnetic poles interact via magneto-static forces?

A. North poles repel other north poles, south poles repel other south poles, but north poles and south poles attract.

B. South poles repel north poles and other south poles, but north poles attract other north poles.

C. North poles attract other north poles, south poles attract other south poles, but north poles and south poles repel.

D. North poles repel south poles and other north poles, but south poles attract other south poles.

Explanation / Answer

Rule: opposite poles attract each other and same pole repel each other.

So option A is right.

A. North poles repel other north poles, south poles repel other south poles, but north poles and south poles attract.