Question

why does a freely suspended bar magnet point in the north - south direction ?​

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. As unlike poles attract and like poles repel, a magnet aligns itself in N-S direction.

Answer 2

Answer:

• A freely suspended magnet always points in the north south direction to show that the earth itself shows magnetism The north pole of the earth attracts the south pole of the magnet and vice versa as opposite charges attract each other. In this case the Earth itself acts as a magnet.

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