The small iron bar does not always rest along the north-south direction; it can rest in any direction, indicating that only magnets exhibit this north-south alignment property.
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A freely suspended magnet rests along the north-south direction because the Earth behaves like a giant magnet, creating a magnetic field. Class 6 Science NCERT Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Exploring Magnets Class VI
The end of the magnet that points towards the south is called the South-seeking pole or the South pole of the magnet. NCERT Science Textbook Session 2024-2025.
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A freely suspended magnet aligns with the north-south direction. Chapter 4 Exploring Magnets Class VI NCERT Science Textbook Session 2024-2025.