Question

What is the shape of the magnet used in a magnetic compass
A. Rectangular slab B. Needle like
C. Cylindrical
D. Like a Horseshoe​


Explain your answer:-

Answer 1

Option B.) Needle like

➝ The shape of the magnet used in a magnetic compass is Needle like .

Knowledge Facts :-

• A magnet is a material that has both attractive and directive properties.

• It attracts small pieces of metals like iron, nickel etc. This property of attraction is called magnetism .

• It is divided into two parts :- natural magnet & artificial magnet.

1. Natural magnet are found in nature in forms of rock materials which attracts the metal like Iron .
2. Artificial magnet is magnets are man made magnets which can be made to acquire the property of natural magnet .

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Answer 2

Answer:

Option B.) Needle like

➝ The shape of the magnet used in a magnetic compass is Needle like .

Knowledge Facts :-

A magnet is a material that has both attractive and directive properties.

It attracts small pieces of metals like iron, nickel etc. This property of attraction is called magnetism .

It is divided into two parts :- natural magnet & artificial magnet.

Natural magnet are found in nature in forms of rock materials which attracts the metal like Iron .

Artificial magnet is magnets are man made magnets which can be made to acquire the property of natural magnet .

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