Magnetic compass needle is made up of ______.

steel

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plastic

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wood

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paper

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Solution

The correct option is A steel
The needle of magnetic compass is made of steel. This material can be magnetised for an extended period. On the other hand, plastic, wood and paper are non-magnetic substances and hence, can not be magnetised in order to indicate directions.

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