Multiple choice

How many poles a magnet contain?

  1. One

  2. Two

  3. Four

  4. Three
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Every magnet has exactly two poles - a north pole and a south pole. This is fundamental to magnetism; you cannot have a magnet with only one pole (magnetic monopoles don't exist in ordinary matter). Even if you cut a magnet in half, each piece becomes a complete magnet with two poles. The two poles are always paired together.

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