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Magnetism and electromagnetismQuestion 856 of 1506

Two magnets are brought together with the same poles facing each other. What happens?

  1. They attract each other.
  2. They repel each other.
  3. They do not react to each other.
  4. They lose their magnetism.
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Correct answer: They repel each other.

Like poles repel and opposite poles attract.

Source: Lessons in Electric Circuits I: DC (Kuphaldt), 14.1: Permanent Magnets

Practice magnetism and electromagnetism

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026