If a compass is taken inside a bar magnet exactly at the center, then in which direction will it point?

Towards 1

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Towards 2

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Will keep on fluctuating between 1 and 2

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Will keep on fluctuating between 3 and 4

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Solution

The correct option is B
Towards 2

Inside a magnet, the magnetic field lines go from south to north pole so if a compass is placed inside a magnet it will point towards north or towards position 2.

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