Question

The compass is circled around a bar magnet. State at which point around the bar magnet, the compass will show the maximum deflection?

• A. Near the poles
• B. Halfway between south pole and north pole
• C. Near the north pole only
• D. Near the south pole only

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Near the poles

The magnetic field is stronger near the poles. So, the compass will deflect the most near the poles: north and south.