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If a bar magnet is cut into two pieces, then each piece will have_________.

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have its own set of poles

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lose its magntic property

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have only one magnetic pole

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have no pole

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Solution

The correct option is A have its own set of poles
If a bar magnet is cut into two pieces then each piece will have two poles. However, the strength of newly formed magnets will be lesser than the actual magnet.

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