Question

a bar magnet and a second object are hung from metal rods. the diagram below shows what happens when both objects are released. which best describes the object on the right? an iron bar a steel bar a bar magnet with its north pole on the left a bar magnet with its south pole on the left

Explanation:

Magnetic poles interact such that like - poles repel and opposite - poles attract. Since the bar magnet and the object repel each other, the object must be a bar magnet. The direction of repulsion indicates that the pole of the object facing the north pole of the given magnet is also a north pole.

Answer:

C. a bar magnet with its north pole on the left