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Two magnets, labeled Magnet 1 and Magnet 2, are being used by students. When will the two magnets be attracted to each other? (1 point)
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when the north pole of Magnet 2 is placed near the south pole of Magnet 1
when the north pole of Magnet 2 is placed near the south pole of Magnet 1

when the north pole of Magnet 1 is placed near the north pole of Magnet 2
when the north pole of Magnet 1 is placed near the north pole of Magnet 2

when the south pole of Magnet 2 is placed near the south pole of Magnet 1
when the south pole of Magnet 2 is placed near the south pole of Magnet 1
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The two magnets will be attracted to each other when the north pole of Magnet 2 is placed near the south pole of Magnet 1.

Magnets attract when opposite poles come together (north and south), while like poles (north-north or south-south) will repel each other.