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Why does a compass needle get deflected when brought near a bar magnet ?

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A compass needle is a small bar magnet.
When it is brought near a bar magnet, its magnetic field lines interact with that of the bar magnet. Hence, a compass needle shows a deflection when brought near the bar magnet.
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