Question

Which of the following is a natural magnet?

• A. Iron
• B. Magnetic needle
• C. Bar magnet
• D. Magnetite

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Magnetite

An explanation for the correct option:

Option D: Magnetite

1. The substances which have the property to attract magnetic objects towards them are called magnets.
2. Some magnets are found in nature known as natural magnets. Lodestone or magnetite is a natural magnet.

An explanation for the incorrect options:

Option A: Iron

1. Magnetic materials are the ones that are attracted by a magnet.
2. Iron is a magnetic substance. So, option A is incorrect.

Option B: Magnetic needle

1. Artificial magnets are man-made and have different shapes.
2. They are stronger than natural magnets e.g. magnetic needles, bar magnets, U-shaped magnets, cylindrical magnets.
3. So, option B is incorrect.

Option C: Bar Magnet

1. Bar magnet is also an artificial magnet.
2. So, option C is incorrect.

Therefore, option D is correct. Magnetite is a natural magnet.