How are the magnetic field lines near the south pole of a magnet affected when a second south pole is brought near it? answer the field lines bend away from the second south pole.

The magnetic line of force tends to bend away/move outwards from the south poles of both magnet causing a repulsive force between them.

Explanation:

Magnetic line of force are forces acting on a bar magnet in the magnetic field. It specifies the direction in which a magnet tends to move when placed in the field.

For bar magnets with south poles, the magnetic line of force tends to move away from the south poles of both magnets thereby creating a force of opposition between them since like poles of a magnet repels each other.

step-by-step explanation:

we are given

we have to simplify it

firstly, we will factor it

now, we can cancel like terms

now, we can combine it

so, we get

reserve is the answer