Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Magnetism and Matter

Question:

A freely suspended magnet, aligns in which direction

Options:

South-west

East-west

North-south

North-west

Correct Answer:

North-south

Explanation:

A freely suspended magnet always rest in north-south direction because the north-pole of the magnet lies in the geographic north direction and the south pole of the magnet lies in the geographic south direction. So it aligns itself in N-S direction.