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Which of the following properties is 'False' for a bar magnet?

A

It doesn't produce magnetic field

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B

Its poles cannot be separated

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It points in North-South direction when suspended

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D

Its like poles repel and unlike poles attract

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Solution

The correct option is A It doesn't produce magnetic field
The properties of a bar magnet is:
1) It produces magnetic field
2) Its poles cannot be separated
3) It points in North-South direction when suspended
$) It's like poles repel and unlike poles attract

Hence option A is incorrect.

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