Question

Magnetic compass on the earth surface always aligns itself in _____________ direction in absence of any other strong magnet beside it.

• A. east-west
• B. north-south
• C. upward-downward
• D. east-south

Answer 1

The correct option is B north-south

A magnetic compass is a tiny magnet. A freely suspended magnetic compass on the earth's surface always aligns itself in the north-south direction but only in the absence of any other strong magnet beside it. If there is any strong magnet beside the compass, then, the bar magnet inside the compass will be deflected from the north-south direction.