If we have an unmarked magnet, how can we tell which end is the north pole of the magnet? a. Hold it near a compass and the north end of the compass points at the north end of the magnet. b. Hold it near a compass and the north end of the compass points at the south end of the magnet. c. Suspend it from a string and the end that points toward the geographic north pole (Santa's workshop) is the north end. d. Hold it near a piece of steel and the end that attracts the steel is the north end. e. The end that is attracted to the south end of a known magnet is the north end. f. The end that is attracted to the north end of a known magnet is the north end.