[Physics] Does a permanent magnet attract a positively charged rod

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I thought that because the charge on the rod is static, there wouldn't be an interaction with the magnetic field, however the answer to the question states that both poles of the magnet would attract the rod. Thanks!

Edit: The question does not state the material the rod is made of. Here's the exact question.

A positively, electrically charged rod is brought near a permanent magnet. What will be observed?

Best Answer

Note that a charged object can attract a neutral conductor by inducing dipole polarization; the fact that your neutral conductor is magnetic is a red herring.

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