The North pole of magnet $A$ attracts end $P$ of magnet $B$. What will happen if the South pole of magnet…

The North pole of magnet $A$ attracts end $P$ of magnet $B$. What will happen if the South pole of magnet $A$ is brought near the same end $P$ of magnet $B$?
  1. End $P$ will be repelled
  2. End $P$ will still be attracted
  3. End $P$ will show no magnetic reaction
  4. Magnet $B$ will instantly lose its magnetism

Solution

Because $N$ of magnet $A$ attracts end $P$, end $P$ must be a South pole. When $S$ of magnet $A$ is brought near $P$ (which is South), like poles repel each other.

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