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What phenomenon occurs when a compass needle is brought near a bar magnet?

1

Deflection

2

Attraction

3

Repulsion

4

Alignment

Answer and Solution

Answer

A. Deflection

Solution:

When a compass needle is brought near a bar magnet, it experiences a deflection due to the magnetic field of the magnet. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Deflection'.

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