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The metallic pointer of a plotting compass gets deflected only when it is placed near a bar magnet because the pointer has :

(a) electromagnetism

(b) permanent magnetism

(c) induced magnetism

(d) ferromagnetism

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Solution

The pointer is basically a small magnet. So, the correct option is (b).

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