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How is a compass used to find directions?

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A compass always point towards the North-

South direction. The arrow of the compass needle indicates its North pole. The arrow always points in the North direction.
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  15. Write any two properties of a magnet.

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  16. Where are a poles of a bar magnet located?

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  17. A bar magnet has no markings to indicate its poles. How would you find...

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  18. You are given an iron strip. How will you make it into a magnet?

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  19. How is a compass used to find directions?

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