Repulsion is a true test for magnetism. Give a reason for the statement.

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Repulsion is the true test for magnetism because repulsion takes place only between two like poles of two different magnets.
Attraction takes place between two unlike poles of different magnets. Attraction can take place between a magnet and magnetic material like iron.
So, repulsion is a true test for magnetism.

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