Question

B SHORT-ANSWER QUESTIONS : Answer in 10-15 words
1. Why does a freely suspended bar magnet point in the north-south direction?
2. What is a magnetic compass ? For what purpose a magnetic compass is used ?
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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

1. a freely suspended magnet always rest 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.

2. magnetic compass is a instrument which is used to find direction.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. A freely suspended bar magnet point in the north 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.

2.Magnetic compass is a navigation or surveying an instrument for determining direction. It is used for finding direction.