Chapter 20, Problem 6Q

Two iron bars attract each other no matter which ends are placed close together. Are both magnets? Explain.

To determine

Answer to Problem 6Q

Two iron bars attract each other no matter which ends are placed close together are both magnets?

Solution:

Explanation of Solution

Both bars can’t magnet. If both were magnet then like poles repel and unlike pole attract.

Introduction:

If both bars are magnet then like poles either attract or repel but does not always attracts.

Hence it is case, one is magnet and another bar is iron (not magnetized).

Always attraction so one bar is magnet and other is iron (not magnetized)

Conclusion:

If two rod always attract then one is magnet and other is not magnetized rod (not magnet)