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Using Magnets to Find Directions

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The south seeking end is called _______ pole.

A

North

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South

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East

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West

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Solution

The correct option is A South
A freely suspended magnet always aligns in a north-south direction. The end of the magnet that points towards the south is called the north-seeking end or the south pole of the magnet.

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