Question

When a bar magnet is cut into two equal pieces perpendicular to its length, each piece is a magnet with _______ pole strength.

• A. Same
• B. Double
• C. Half
• D. Four times

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Same

1. Pole strength of a magnet is defined as the strength with which materials are attracted toward the poles of the magnet.
2. When a bar magnet is cut into two equal pieces perpendicular to its length, each piece is a magnet with the same pole strength.

Hence, option (A) is the correct answer.