Induced Magnetism: Determining Magnetic Poles

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I have been trying to search for answers on the Internet, but to no avail.
For induced magnetism, i understand that a magnetic material can turn into an induced magnet under the influence of a magnetic field. However, i do not understand how to magnetic poles are determined.

Suppose a perm magnet arranged as SN. a magnetic material is placed to its right. Why is the induced S pole at the centre with 2 N pole on the ends of the material?
Shouldn't the induced magnet have a N on the left side and S on the right side? Why is the N at the centre? I can't find a diagram sorry
 
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harvey1999 said:
Suppose a perm magnet arranged as SN. a magnetic material is placed to its right. Why is the induced S pole at the centre with 2 N pole on the ends of the material?
Where did you read this?
 
cnh1995 said:
Where did you read this?
it's shown in my textbook without explanation, so I'm quite confused.
 
harvey1999 said:
it's shown in my textbook without explanation, so I'm quite confused.
That doesn't look right. If this was the case, the field lines inside the material would not be unidirectional.
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