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Alignment of a Freely Suspended Magnet

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Define the following items -
(i) Magnetic force (ii) Magnetic field (iii) magnetic poles

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(i) Magnetic force -Force of attraction or repulsion exerted by a magnet is called magnetic force.
(ii) Magnetic field - The region around the magnet where its force is felt is called magnetic field.
(iii) Magnetic poles - The ends where the force of the magnet is strong is called magnetic poles.

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