12th Class Physics Magnetism Question Bank Assertion And Reason (MCQs) - Magnetism and Matter

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    Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion [A] is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
    Assertion [A]: When a bar magnet is freely suspended, it points in the north-south direction.
    Reason (R): The Earth behaves as a magnet with the magnetic field pointing approximately from the geographic south to north.

    A) Both Assertion [A] and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion [A]

    B) Both Assertion [A] and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion [A]

    C) Assertion [A] is true but Reason (R) is false

    D) Assertion [A] is false and Reason (R) is also false

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] The magnet align itself in north-south direction, when it is freely suspended because Earth behaves as a magnet.


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