Induced Magnetism
 

Induced Magnetism problem 3


A student investigate which end of a magnetic compass needle is attracted to a bar magnet.


What does the investigation show?


  • Both ends of the compass needle are attracted by the north pole of the magnet.

  • Both ends of the compass needle are attracted by the south pole of the magnet.

  • One end of the compass needle is attracted by the north pole and the other end by the south pole.

  • The compass needle is not attracted by either end of the magnet.


 

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