Single Answer MCQ
Q-00019557
What does a compass needle indicate when brought near a bar magnet?
1
The strength of the magnet
2
The direction of the magnetic field
3
The type of magnet
4
The distance from the magnet
Answer and Solution
Answer
B. The direction of the magnetic field
Solution:
The compass needle aligns to indicate the direction of the magnetic field lines, which emerge from the north pole and enter the south pole. Other options do not reflect the compass's purpose.
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