Question

On a table, a weak magnet Y is placed near a strong magnet X, which is firmly fixed on the table, as shown in the figure below.


How will the magnet Y move?

• A. Y will not turn at all.
• B. Y will turn in the clockwise direction.
• C. Y will turn in the anticlockwise direction.
• D. Cannot be determined.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Y will turn in the anticlockwise direction.

The south pole of magnet X repels the south pole of magnet Y whereas it attracts the north pole of magnet Y. In other words, bottom end of Y moves rightwards and top end leftwards. Hence, it will rotate in anticlockwise direction.