(a) What happens if a bar magnet is cut into two pieces : (i) transverse to its length. (ii) along its length?

Explanation

To solve the question regarding what happens when a bar magnet is cut into two pieces, we will analyze both scenarios: cutting the magnet transversely to its length and cutting it along its length.

### Solution:

**(a) When a bar magnet is cut into two pieces:**

**(i) Transverse to its length:**
1. **Understanding the Magnet:** A bar magnet has a North pole and a South pole at its ends.
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