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Which of the following magnetic ore, was once used as a primitive compass?

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Lodestone

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Hematite

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magnetite

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is C
magnetite

A magnetic compass is a device that is used to find direction by means of a needle that always points north. Magnetite(soft iron) which was once used as a primitive compass is used to make artificial magnets.

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