Single Answer MCQ
Q-00019563
Why do iron filings align along magnetic field lines when sprinkled around a bar magnet?
1
They are attracted to the magnet
2
They act as permanent magnets
3
They repel each other
4
They absorb magnetic waves
Answer and Solution
Answer
A. They are attracted to the magnet
Solution:
Iron filings align along magnetic field lines because they are attracted to the magnetic field generated by the bar magnet. Other options do not accurately represent the behavior of magnetic materials in a field.
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