Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Simple phenomena of magnetism

Simple phenomena of magnetism — practice question

A magnet hangs from a cotton thread. It is pulled aside and then released so that it swings freely until it stops. Why does the magnet always finish at rest pointing in the same direction?

  • Abecause of the interaction between the electric field of the magnet and the electric field of the Earth
  • Bbecause of the interaction between the electric field of the magnet and the magnetic field of the Earth
  • Cbecause of the interaction between the magnetic field of the magnet and the gravitational field of the Earth
  • Dbecause of the interaction between the magnetic field of the magnet and the magnetic field of the Earth

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