Question

A magnet has ___________ poles.

Answer 1

1. An object which is capable of producing a magnetic field and attracting unlike poles and repelling like poles.
2. When the magnet is dipped in an iron filing, the pieces of iron appear to be attached to the tip of the magnet as the magnet's end attraction is maximum. These ends are known as the poles of the magnet.
3. The magnetic poles are always in pairs.
4. Like poles repel whereas opposite poles attract.

Hence, a magnet has two poles.