Question

A student is playing with a magnetic compass near a bar magnet. At a range of 10 cm, they notice that the compass needle is pulled slightly towards the magnet. What would they see if the compass was moved to 8 cm?

A. The needle would not move from its original deflection.
B. The needle would be pushed in the opposite direction.
C. The needle would be pulled more towards the magnet.
D. The needle would return closer to its normal position.

Answer 1

Answer: c I think

Explanation I think its c

Answer 2

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As the boy moves the bar magnet towards the magnetic compass, the needly is pulled slightly towards the bar magnet, so if he deduct the separation to 8 cm, most probably the needle would be pulled more towards the bar magnet.

Hence, the correct choice will be : (c)