When the North pole of a bar magnet is brought near the North pole of a freely suspended magnetic needle, what is the behaviour exhibited?

The magnetic needle gets attracted to the magnet brought near it

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The magnetic needle deflects away from the magnet

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The magnetic needle does not respond to the magnet

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The needle keeps on spinning

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Solution

The correct option is B The magnetic needle deflects away from the magnet
Like poles repel each other and unlike poles attract each other. Hence, when the North pole of a bar magnet is brought near the North pole of a freely suspended magnetic needle, they will repel each other.

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