Question

5. Why does a freely suspended magnet align with the Earth's North-South direction?
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Answer 1

Answer:

A freely suspended magnet always rests in the north-south direction because the magnetic south pole of the earth lies in the geographic north direction and the magnetic north pole of the earth lies in the geographical south direction.

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Answer 2

A freely suspended magnet always points in north - south direction. This is because its south pole is attracted by earth's north pole and the north pole of the magnet is attracted by the earth's south pole. when we hang it freely it automatically starts pointing in north-south direction. The magnetic compass also works on the same principle.

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