Question

Which of the following is a natural magnet?

• A. Bar Magnet
• B. Magnetite
• C. Horseshoe magnet

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Magnetite

Natural magnets generate a magnetic field without artificial inducement.

Explanation for correct option:

Option (B):

1. Magnetite is a natural magnet.
2. Among all the naturally occurring minerals on Earth magnetite is the most magnetic.

Explanation for correct option:

Option (A):

1. A bar magnet is an artificial magnet.
2. It shows permanent magnetic properties and is made from a ferromagnetic substance.

Option (C):

1. Horseshoe magnet is also an artificial magnet.
2. It is a U-shaped magnet. The poles are close to each other i.e. why the magnetic field is much stronger as compared with other magnets.
3. It can act either as a permanent magnet or an electromagnet.

Hence, option (B) is the correct option.