Satish magnetised a piece of iron marked W, X, Y and Z using the stroking method as shown in the figure.
Which of these parts of the iron piece will become the north-seeking pole?
A
W
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B
X
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C
Y
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D
Z
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Solution
The correct option is A W During stroking method, the end 'W' from where the process starts, develops the same polarity as the polarity of the stroking magnet. So, W becomes the north-seeking pole.