Statement 1: A bar magnet can be used for navigation.

Statement 2: Magnets align themselves according to the magnetic field around them.

Only statement 1 is correct

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Only statement 2 is correct

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Both statements are correct

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Both statements are incorrect

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The correct option is C Both statements are correct
Magnets align themselves according to the magnetic field around them.

A magnetic compass and a bar magnet when suspended freely align themselves along the geographical north-south direction.
Hence they are used for navigation.

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