Question

If an unmagnetized piece of iron is attracted to one pole of a magnet, will it be repelled by the opposite pole?

Answer 1

The other end of the magnet will also attract the iron.

Explanation:

The iron has the potential to be a magnet, but that requires a process which has not been done on an ordinary hunk of iron. When that process has not been done on a sample of iron, it will be attracted to either end of a magnetized piece of iron.

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I hope this helps,
Steve