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Opposite ends (one north pole, one south pole) attract one another; equal ends (two north poles; or two south poles) repel one another.

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What are Opposite ends of a magnet called?

The opposite ends of a magnet are called poles. All magnets have them.


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On a magnet which pulls and which repels?

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