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Similar magnetic poles repel (North-North or South-South)
When two similar magnetic poles are brought near to each other, they will repel. This can either be North-North brought together, or South-South brought together.
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Here are some examples of this effect as diagrams:
![](https://cdn.figureoutphysics.com/text/158851605747pATbW8mdGU1rvtMqlFafchIiBojZ.png)
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