Three identical bars X, Y and Z are brought near a compass. X and Y deflect the needle of the compass while Z does not. Choose the correct statements regarding the above observation.

Z may be a horseshoe magnet.

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X and Y may attract each other.

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Both X and Y are magnets, and they have only north poles.

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X and Z must repel each other.

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Solution

The correct option is B X and Y may attract each other.

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