Question

Why a freely suspended magnet always point in north south direction??

Answer 1

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A freely suspended magnet always point in north south direction because the South Pole of earth's magnet is in geographical North due to this, it attract the north pole of suspended magnet. the north pole of earth magnet is in geographical South due to this, it attract the South Pole of suspended magnet.

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Answer 2

Answer:

It is due to the influence of the earth magnet. The direction of the earth magnet is in the North-south direction of the earth. The North pole of the earth magnet is near the geographical south pole and south pole is near the geographical north pole. Therefore North of suspended magnet align above the south pole of the earth magnet and vice versa.