Multiple choice

A bar magnet is placed on a sheet containing iron nails. To which part of the magnet, iron nails will be attracted the most?

  1. Centre

  2. Poles

  3. Both centre and pole

  4. Neither poles nor centre
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Iron nails are attracted most to the poles because the magnetic field is strongest at these two ends. The centre has the weakest magnetic field strength. This is why magnetic materials cluster around the poles when placed near a bar magnet.

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