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Using Magnets to Find Directions

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Question 2 (v)

State whether the following statement is true or false.

Bar magnets always point towards North-South direction.

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True

When a bar magnet is suspended freely, it will point towards the North-South direction. The magnetic North pole will point towards North and South pole points towards the South.This property of magnet helps sailors to find direction during the voyage.

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State whether the following statement is true or false.

Bar magnets always point towards North-South direction.

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