Question

the similar poles of a magnet will _________​

Answer 1

The end that faces the north is called the north-seeking pole, or north pole, of the magnet. The other end is called the south pole. When two magnets are brought together, the opposite poles will attract one another, but the like poles will repel one another.

Answer 2

When two magnets are brought together, the opposite poles will attract one another, but the like poles will repel one another. This is similar to electric charges. Like charges repel, and unlike charges attract.