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A bar magnet is cut into two pieces \(a\) and \(b\), from the middle, as shown in figure. Will the two pieces act as individual magnets? Mark the poles of these two pieces. Suggest an activity to verify your answer.
Bar magnet
Bar magnet cut into two pieces
, the two pieces will act as . With the help of , we can detect the poles of broken magnets.
Bring a near the broken magnets, such that it gets attracted to the bar magnet. The north pole of the bar magnet will the north pole of the unknown piece of magnet and vice-versa. In this way, we can find the poles of the broken magnets.
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