A small box with a glass cover on it and a magnetized needle pivoted inside it, which can rotate freely, is called a __________.

Radar

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Compass

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Sundial

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Magnet box

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Solution

The correct option is B
Compass

Magnetic compass has a magnetized needle pivoted inside it which can rotate freely.

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