Question

you have been given a horse shoe magnet and a magnetic needle. the poles of the horse shoe magnet are not marked. how will you use the magnetic needle to determine the poles of the horse shoe magnet?


I want answer with detailed explanation

Answer 1

Keep compass near one pole of magnet, if needle of compass deflect then it is a North Pole. As compass shows north direction and like charge repel each other.

And If needle attract the pole of magnet then it is a South Pole.