The drawing below is of three separate bar magnets. The north and south poles of each magnet are labeled.

Question

Magnet X
Magnet Y
Magnet 2
Which arrangement shows that the three magnets would attract one anether, end to end?
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Magnet 2
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Magnet 2

Answer 1

To determine which arrangement of magnets would attract end to end, we need to remember the fundamental principle that opposite poles of magnets attract each other. This means a north pole will attract a south pole, and vice versa.

In the case of three magnets labeled Magnet X, Magnet Y, and Magnet 2:

• If Magnet X has its north pole facing the south pole of Magnet Y, and if Magnet Y has its south pole facing the north pole of Magnet 2, then the arrangement would result in a scenario where all three magnets attract each other end-to-end.

Here’s how you should arrange them:

1. Magnet X: North pole facing towards the south pole of Magnet Y.
2. Magnet Y: South pole facing towards the north pole of Magnet 2.

This setup ensures that all three magnets attract each other. If you have specific arrangements you would like to analyze, please provide them and I can give a more detailed assessment!

Answer 2

Pick one

Answer 3

To ensure all three magnets attract each other end-to-end, the correct arrangement is:

1. Magnet X (North) → Magnet Y (South).
2. Magnet Y (North) → Magnet 2 (South).

Thus, the arrangement that shows that the three magnets would attract one another end-to-end would be:

Magnet X (North) --> Magnet Y (South) --> Magnet 2 (North)

This arrangement allows for attraction between all magnets.