Where is the force of attraction maximum in a magnet?

Along its length

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Along its breadth

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At its poles

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At its centre

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Solution

The correct option is C At its poles
If we sprinkle iron filings around a magnet, the maximum number of iron filings will stick at the poles of the magnet. Hence, the force of attraction of a magnet is maximum at its poles.

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