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A magnet in the form of a cube is placed on a piece of cork that floats on water. The cube is marked with four faces W, X, Y and Z and the compass needle points in the direction as shown in the figure.
Which of the following options correctly denote the North and South pole of the magnet?
A magnet in the form of a cube is placed on a piece of cork that floats on water. The cube is marked with four faces W, X, Y and Z and the compass needle points in the direction as shown in the figure.
Which of the following options correctly denote the North and South pole of the magnet?
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The correct option is C North - pole (Y)
South - pole (Z)
A compass has a magnetic needle that works as a pointer to magnetic north of the earth because the magnetized needle aligns itself with the lines of the earth's magnetic field. Thus, we can say that, in the given case, Y denotes North pole as it faces the North pole of the compass needle. Similarly, Z denotes South pole of the magnet.
South - pole (Z)
A compass has a magnetic needle that works as a pointer to magnetic north of the earth because the magnetized needle aligns itself with the lines of the earth's magnetic field. Thus, we can say that, in the given case, Y denotes North pole as it faces the North pole of the compass needle. Similarly, Z denotes South pole of the magnet.
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