One end of the bar magnet is brought near the south pole of the magnetic compass needle.It was noticed that the needle of the magnetic compass deflected away from the end of the bar magnet. Name the pole of the bar magnet at its end pointing towards the south pole of the magnetic compass. Justify your answer.

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Solution

Dear Student ,
As we know that the same poles of the magnet repel each other so hence the pole is considered to be south pole .

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