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Standard VI
Physics
Magnetic and Non Magnetic Materials
Which of thes...
Question
Which of these materials can be used to make the needle of a compass?
(a) copper
(b) aluminium
(c) steel
(d) gold
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Solution
(c) Steel
Steel is a magnetic material and can be used to make the needle of a compass.
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