O-LevelPhysicsMagnetism5054/12 · Oct/Nov 2021 · Q301 Mark
A small plotting compass is placed near to a bar magnet as shown. Which diagram shows the direction in which the compass needle points?
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ACompass with N pole pointing right (towards S pole of magnet)
BCompass with N pole pointing left (away from S pole of magnet)
CCompass with N pole pointing up (perpendicular to magnet)
DCompass with N pole pointing down (perpendicular to magnet)
✓ Correct answer
A: Compass with N pole pointing right (towards S pole of magnet)
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