Which of the following statement is TRUE?

A cylindrical magnet has only one pole.

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Artificial magnets were discovered in Greece.

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A compass can be used to find East-West direction at any place.

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Similar poles of a magnet repel each other.

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Solution

The correct option is D
Similar poles of a magnet repel each other.

For a magnet: A magnet will always have 2 poles, North and South.The natural magnet was discovered in Greece. A compass can be used to find North-South direction at any place. Hence the corresponding options are incorrect.

Like poles repel each other and unlike poles attract.

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Similar questions

State whether the following statements are ‘True’ or ‘False’.

(i) A cylindrical magnet has only one pole.

(ii) Artificial magnets were discovered in Greece.

(iii) Similar poles of a magnet repel each other.

(iv) Maximum iron filings stick in the middle of a bar magnet when it is bought near them.

(v) Bar magnets always point towards the North−South direction.

(vi) A compass can be used to find the East−West direction at any place.

(vii) Rubber is a magnetic material.

Question 2 (ii)

State whether the following statement is true or false.

Artificial magnets were discovered in Greece.

Question 2 (iii)

State whether the following statement is true or false.
Similar poles of a magnet repel each other.

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