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Characteristics of a Magnet

In which dire...

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In which direction, a freely suspended magnet aligns itself?

A

North-South

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B

East-West

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C

Vertically Up-Down

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D

North East-South West

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E

South East-North West

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Solution

The correct option is A North-South
A freely suspended magnet always rests in the north-south direction because the magnetic south pole of the earth lies in the geographic north direction and the magnetic north pole of the earth lies in the geographical south direction.

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