A bar magnet is cut into two pieces A and B, from the middle, as shown in Fig. 13.8.

Will the two pieces act as individual magnets? Mark the poles of these two pieces. Suggest an activity to verify your answer

Explanation

The pieces of the broken magnet will act as two individual magnets. They will also have North Pole and South Pole.
We can detect the poles of broken magnets by using compass of by the test of repulsion between newly formed magnets.