O-LevelPhysicsMagnetism5054/11 · May/June 2016 · Q271 Mark
Four plotting compasses are placed near a bar magnet. You may ignore any effects of the Earth's magnetic field. One compass appears like this () What is a possible position for this compass?
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APoint A, above the North pole of the bar magnet.
BPoint B, to the right of the North pole of the bar magnet.
CPoint C, diagonally above the South pole of the bar magnet.
DPoint D, below the South pole of the bar magnet.
✓ Correct answer
C: Point C, diagonally above the South pole of the bar magnet.
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