Question

A magnet has ______ poles.

• A. $1$
• B. $3$
• C. $0$
• D. $2$
• E. $4$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$2$

A magnet has $2$ poles. The end of the magnet that points towards the North is called its North-seeking end or the North pole of the magnet. The other end that points towards the South is called the South seeking end or the South pole of the magnet. All magnets have two poles whatever their shape may be.