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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