An unmagnetized metal sphere hangs by a thread. When the north pole of a bar magnet is brought near, the sphere is strongly attracted to the magnet, as shown in Figure Q24.29. Then the magnet is reversed and its south pole is brought near the sphere. How does the sphere respond?

A. It is strongly attracted to the magnet.

B. It is weakly attracted to the magnet.

C. It does not respond.

D. It is weakly repelled by the magnet.

E. It is strongly repelled by the magnet.

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S N Metal FIGURE Q24.29