Which part of a bar magnet will attract the maximum number of iron nails when it is brought near a heap of iron nails?

North pole

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South pole

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Middle portion

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Near both poles

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Solution

The correct option is D
Near both poles
The strength of a magnet is the highest near its poles. So, maximun number of nails will be attracted to both the poles of the magnet.

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