An unmagnetised steel rod is held close to the North (N) pole of a permanent bar magnet. It is then removed and held close to the South (S) pole of the same magnet.
Which row correctly describes the force experienced by the steel rod in each position?
Near N pole: Attraction; Near S pole: Attraction
Near N pole: Attraction; Near S pole: Repulsion
Near N pole: Repulsion; Near S pole: Attraction
Near N pole: Repulsion; Near S pole: Repulsion
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