Question

When a magnet is broken into two parts,

• A. the bigger part acts as the north pole.
• B. the smaller part acts as the north pole.
• C. both the parts will have both the poles.
• D. the polarity of each part depends upon the material.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

both the parts will have both the poles.

1. When a bar magnet is broken into two pieces then each piece will behave like an individual magnet.
2. Both parts will have both North and south pole.

Hence, When a magnet is broken into two parts, both the parts will have both the poles.

Therefore, the correct option is option C.