Which statements describe magnetic poles? Check all that apply.

A north pole can exist without a south pole.

A north pole must exist with a south pole.

Two south poles placed near each other will repel each other.

Two north poles placed near each other will attract each other.

A north pole and a south pole placed near each other will attract each other.

A south pole and a north pole placed near each other will repel each other.

To sum up ^

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Explanation:

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Magnet: It has two poles: South pole and North pole.

Magnetic field lines are stronger near the poles of the magnet.

Same poles repel each other. There is a magnetic force of repulsion between the same poles. North - North poles repel each other.

Unlike poles attract each other. There is magnetic force of attraction between the opposite poles. South - North poles attract each other.

Mono poles cannot exist.

From the given statements, the magnetic poles are described by:

A north pole must exist with a south pole.

Two south poles placed near each other will repel each other.

A north pole and a south pole placed near each other will attract each other.