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Standard VII
Physics
Interaction between Magnets
Which of the ...
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Which of the following is NOT a property of magnet?


A

Like poles of magnets repel each other.

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Unlike poles of magnets attract each other.

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C

A magnet points in North-South direction when suspended freely.

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D

A magnet points in East-West direction when suspended freely.

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Solution

The correct option is D

A magnet points in East-West direction when suspended freely.


A magnet has two poles: A North pole and a South pole. Like poles of magnets repel each other and unlike poles attract each other. A freely suspended magnet always points in the Earth's North-South direction.


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