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Question
North pole of a magnet can be identified by
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Another magnet having its poles marked as North pole and South pole.
Another magnet no matter whether the poles are marked or not.
Using an iron bar.
Using iron filings.
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Solution
Another magnet having its poles marked as North pole and South pole.
Explanation:
If another magnet with the north pole is brought closer, the first magnet will repel it, and thus North pole can be identified.
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