At which part of a magnet is its magnetic force maximum?
A
At the poles
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B
At the centre
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C
Between the centre and the poles
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is A At the poles The magnetic field of a bar magnet is strongest at either pole of the magnet. It is equally strong at the north pole compared with the south pole. The force is weaker in the middle of the magnet and halfway between the pole and the center.