A bar magnet is cut into two equal parts transversely. The pole strength of each piece becomes MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A bar magnet is cut into two equal parts transversely. The pole strength of each piece becomes
A. Double
B. Zero
C. Same
D. Half
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Pole strength is a property of the magnet; when cut transversely, each piece still has both north and south poles with same pole strength as original. Magnetic moment becomes half because length halves. Each is a complete magnet.

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