Question

    In which direction does a freely hanging magnet point?

    A East West (East West) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B North South Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C East North Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D West South Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A freely suspended magnet always rests in a north-south direction because the north-pole of the magnet lies in the geographic north direction and the south pole of the magnet lies in the geographic south direction. So it aligns itself in the N-S direction. As unlike poles attract and like poles repel.

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