Multiple choice

Find out the correct statement.

  1. A freely suspended bar magnet points north.

  2. A freely suspended bar magnet is constantly oscillating.

  3. A freely suspended bar magnet always points east.

  4. A freely suspended bar magnet will set itself at an angle to the horizontal.

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Explanation

A freely suspended magnet aligns itself to the earth's magnetic field. The north pole of magnet points towards the magnetic south pole of earth, which is at the geographical north.

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