Magnets align themselves according to the magnetic field around them.

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Magnets align themselves according to the magnetic field around them. When freely suspended, north pole of a magnet point towards the magnetic south pole (geographical north pole) of Earth and it happens due to the magnetic field of Earth. When a strong magnet is brought close to it, it realigns according to the resultant magnetic field.

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