Question

When a sphere made out of steel is placed near a bar magnet then -

• A. It moves parallel to field lines
• B. It moves perpendicular to field lines
• C. It stays wherever it is kept
• D. It is attracted towards the poles

Answer 1

The correct option is D It is attracted towards the poles

When a sphere made out of steel is placed near a bar magnet, the magnetic field lines pass through the sphere and it is attracted toward the poles of the magnet, as steel is a magnetic material.