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Iron Filings Test around a Bar Magnet

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A U-shaped permanent magnet attracts iron less strongly than a bar magnet.

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True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Bar magnet:
A bar magnet is a rectangular piece of an object, made up of iron, steel, or any other ferromagnetic substance
It shows permanent magnetic properties.
U-shaped:
U-shaped magnet is also known as a horse-shoe magnet made artificially.
It is used for producing electricity in electric bell or other equipment.
U-shaped magnets show a strong magnetic field as compared to a bar magnet.
So, the given statement is false.

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