Question

Which is more powerful a magnetic compass needle or a bar magnet?

Answer 1

1. In absence of a bar magnet, the magnetic compass needle points out in the North direction.
2. When a bar magnet is placed near a magnetic compass needle it points out to the bar magnet. Due to the deflection of the needle because of a bar magnet.
3. This shows that a bar magnet is much stronger than a compass needle.

Hence, a bar magnet is more powerful than a magnetic compass needle.