The magnetic needle in a compass always points?
(a) east
(b) west
(c) north
(d) south

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(a) north

The magnetic needle in a compass always points north as the needle tends to align itself to the earth's magnetic field.

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Q. A freely suspended magnet comes to rest in the
(a) north-south direction.
(b) north-east direction.
(c) north-west direction.
(d) east-west direction.

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(b) A magnetic needle is used in a mariner’s compass.

(d) Repulsion rather than attraction is the test for identifying a magnet.

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The magnetic needle in a compass always points? (a) east (b) west (c) north (d) south

(a) north The magnetic needle in a compass always points north as the needle tends to align itself to the earth's magnetic field.

The magnetic needle in a compass always points?
(a) east
(b) west
(c) north
(d) south

(a) north

The magnetic needle in a compass always points north as the needle tends to align itself to the earth's magnetic field.