Single Answer MCQ
Q-00040507
When a magnet is cut in half, what happens to the poles?
1
One half turns into a bar magnet
2
Each half becomes a magnet with both poles
3
Both halves lose their magnetic properties
4
Only the north pole remains
Answer and Solution
Answer
B. Each half becomes a magnet with both poles
Solution:
When a magnet is cut in half, each half becomes a complete magnet with both a north and a south pole. The other options mistakenly assume loss of magnetism or pole occurrence.
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