Use the information below to answer the question. Some rocks contain small amounts of iron. These rocks have magnetic properties. The iron particles act like tiny magnets that are attracted by the two oppositely charged magnetic poles of Earth.A student used two horseshoe magnets in an investigation.Why did the two magnets come together in Position 2?

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Use the information below to answer the question. Some rocks contain small amounts of iron. These rocks have magnetic properties. The iron particles act like tiny magnets that are attracted by the two oppositely charged magnetic poles of Earth.<br><img src='https://fatskills.com/images2/science-questions/Maryland-2010-5-6.PNG'><br>A student used two horseshoe magnets in an investigation.<br><img src='https://fatskills.com/images2/science-questions/Maryland-2010-5-7.PNG'><br>Why did the two magnets come together in Position 2?