Which property of a magnet means it will always realign itself to point in a north-south direction if freely suspended?
A
Directive property
B
Magnetic flux
C
Magnetic polarity
D
Magnetic saturation
Correct Answer: Option A — Directive property
Explanation:
The directive property of a magnet means that when freely suspended it aligns itself along the Earth's magnetic field pointing in a north-south direction making it useful as a compass.