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The metallic pointer of a plotting compass gets deflected only when it is placed near a bar magnet because the pointer has :

The metallic pointer of a plotting compass get deflected only when it is placed near a bar magnet because the pointer has permanent magnetism.

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A plotting compass is placed near the south pole of a bar magnet. The pointer of plotting compass will :

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Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding magnetic field lines ?

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Copy the figure given below which shows a plotting compass and a magnet. Label the N pole of the magnet and draw the field line on which the compass lies.