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In which direction would a compass needle point when placed at the centre of the soft iron ring shown in the figure below ? Substantiate your answer with reason

Answer» (i) What is net magnetic field at the centre of the ring ?
(ii) Compare the ability of soft iron to allow the magnetic lines of force to pass through it with that of air. Which direction does a magnetic needle point in the absence of an external magnetic field ?


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