If the magnet shown in the figure is brought near the compass, which direction will the red tip of this needle point towards?

North

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North-West

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South

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North-East

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Solution

The correct option is D
North-East

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If the magnet shown in the figure is brought near the compass, which direction will the red tip of this needle point towards?

The correct option is D North-East .

The correct option is D
North-East

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