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O-LevelPhysicsMagnetism5054/12 · Oct/Nov 2023 · Q321 Mark

Two permanent magnets are placed side by side in four different arrangements. In which arrangements do the magnets repel each other?

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A1 and 2
B1 and 4
C2 and 3
D3 and 4

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C: 2 and 3

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Topic
Magnetism, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2023 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 32.

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