Question

When a freely suspended magnetic needle comes to rest it points in:

• A. east-west direction
• B. north-east direction
• C. north-south direction
• D. north-west direction

Answer 1

The correct option is C

north-south direction

Explanation of correct option:

(C): north-south direction

1. Earth also behaves as a magnet.
2. Magnet when suspended freely aligns itself in the North-South direction because earth's magnetic field is along North-South direction.
3. This shows the directive property of a magnet.
4. That is the reason why magnets are used in compass for indicating directions.

So, the correct option is (C).