The conclusive test for magnetism in a steel bar suspended horizontally at its midpoint is...

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WAEC 2023

The conclusive test for magnetism in a steel bar suspended horizontally at its midpoint is when the bar

  • A. always settles in the magnetic N-S direction.
  • B. is repelled by a magnet.
  • C. always settles in the magnetic E-W direction
  • D. is attracted by a magnet.

Correct Answer: A. always settles in the magnetic N-S direction.

Explanation

The conclusive test for magnetism in a steel bar suspended horizontally at its midpoint is when the bar always settles in the magnetic N-S (North-South) direction.



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