When a ferrous metal is placed in contact with a permanent magnet, the ferrous metal becomes oppositely polarized at its two ends, mirroring the magnetic field of the permanent magnet. This phenomenon occurs with all ferromagnetic materials, which exhibit the ability to become magnetized in the presence of a magnetic field. The polarization effect is a fundamental characteristic of ferromagnetism, as detailed in the provided Wikipedia link.
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