Question

A plotting compass is placed near the south pole of a bar magnet. The pointer of plotting compass will
(a) point away form the south pole
(b) point parallel to the south pole
(c) point towards the south pole
(d) point at right angles to the south pole

Answer 1

Answer:

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Answer 2

Answer is Option (b)

Explanation:

• A Magnet has two poles, One points in North direction and other in the south direction.

• Points next to south pole when it is placed in bar magnet or we can say it will be pointing perpendicular to the south pole.

• The pointer of the magnetic compass will point towards the south pole. So, the correct answer will be option (c).