Single Answer MCQ
Q-00040494
When a compass needle is placed in a magnetic field, what does its north pole indicate?
1
The direction of the magnetic field lines
2
The strength of the magnetic field
3
The presence of electric current
4
The type of magnet used
Answer and Solution
Answer
A. The direction of the magnetic field lines
Solution:
The north pole of the compass needle aligns itself along the magnetic field lines. Therefore, it indicates the direction of the magnetic field. The other options are misconceptions.
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