Question

A magnet always aligns itself in the north-south direction when suspended freely.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

1. Magnet: A substance that has the property of attracting iron, steel, cobalt and nickel.
2. A magnet always aligns itself in the north-south direction when suspended freely.
3. This is known as the directive property of the magnet.
4. The end of the freely suspended bar magnet which points towards the geographic north is called the north pole of the magnet.
5. The end which points towards the geographic south is called the south pole of the magnet.

Hence, the statement is true.