What is the polarity at the end X of this coil ?

South

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Solution

The correct option is A North
As X-end is positive, And from electric analogy to magnetic, positive means north pole.
OPTION : B.

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What is the polarity at the end X of this coil ?

The correct option is A NorthAs X-end is positive, And from electric analogy to magnetic, positive means north pole.OPTION : B.

The correct option is A North
As X-end is positive, And from electric analogy to magnetic, positive means north pole.
OPTION : B.