Assertion (A) : The needle of a magnetic compass kept in strong external magnetic field, always aligns itself in north…

CBSE Class 10 Science PYQ · Magnetic Effects of Electric Current · Magnetic field and field lines · 1 Mark · March 2026 · Standard

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Assertion (A) : The needle of a magnetic compass kept in strong external magnetic field, always aligns itself in north south direction on the earth.
Reason (R) : Behaviour of the needle of a compass is same as that of a freely suspended bar magnet.
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(D)/Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true. (1 Mark)
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