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Question
A magnet is carefully broken into two equal pieces as shown in the figure. How would the magnetic field strength of each piece compare with that of the original magnet? 
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Solution
By breaking the magnet into two halves, magnetic strength will always get half. So, the raio of magnetic strength will be 1:2.
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