Consider the following statements:
- Permanent magnets can be damaged by excessive heating.
- Magnetic compass can be used by pilots and navigators to find directions.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
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Only 1
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Only 2
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Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Solution 1 is correct. If magnets are excessively heated, they can lose their magnetism. So, permanent magnets can be damaged by excessive heating.Statement 2 is also correct. Magnetic compass (which always direct towards North direction) can be used by pilots and navigators to find the direction.