Question

The question Statement $I$ (Assertion) and Statement $II$ (Reason). The question has $4$ choices (a), (b), (c) and (d) out of which ONLY ONE is correct. So, select the correct choice.

Statement $I$: There are more field lines coming out from north pole as compared to number of field lines entering into the south pole.

Statement $II$: In general, the poles of the magnet are having equal pole strength and are of opposite nature.

• A. Statement $I$ is True, Statement $II$ is True; Statement II is a correct explanation for Statement $I$
• B. Statement $I$ is True, Statement $II$ is True; Statement II is NOT a correct explanation for Statement $I$
• C. Statement $I$ is True, Statement $II$ is False
• D. Statement $I$ is False, Statement $II$ is True

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Statement $I$ is False, Statement $II$ is True

Explanation for Assertion statement:

1. Magnetic field lines are closed curves that emerge from the North pole of the magnet and enter the South pole.
2. If compared, the quantity of field lines coming out from North pole is equal to the quantity of field lines entering into the South pole.

Explanation for Reason statement:

1. The two poles of the magnet, i.e. North and South, have the same amount of pole strength.
2. The poles being opposite in nature, attract each other.

Statement $I$ is False, Statement $II$ is True.

Hence, option (d) is correct.