Multiple choice If a bar magnet is cut into 3 parts, the total number of poles is ___________. 3 6 9 None of these Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation When a bar magnet is cut, each new piece becomes a complete magnet with its own north and south pole. Cutting a magnet into 3 parts results in 3 magnets, totaling 6 poles.