Question:
Statement I: Magnetite is a natural magnet.
Statement II: A freely suspended magnet always aligns in N-S direction.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- (A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
- (B) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
- (C) Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
- (D) Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct
Answer:
Correct Answer: (A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
Explanation:
Statement I is correct: Magnetite (Fe₃O₄) is a naturally occurring mineral and is one of the few substances that exhibit natural magnetism.
Statement II is correct: When suspended freely, a magnet aligns itself along the Earth’s magnetic field lines, pointing N-S direction.