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You are provided with two identical metal bars. One out of the two is a magnet. Suggest two ways to identify the magnet.

Answer:

There are following ways to identify the magnet:

(i) By suspending the metal bars with a thread: Keep it horizontal and let it stop in any direction.

If we move it by pushing it slowly and if it returns to the same direction, it means it is a magnet otherwise it in a simple iron bar.

(ii) By attracting iron filing: If iron filings are attracted at poles, then it is magnet otherwise it is a simple iron bar.