Question
Why does a compass needle get deflected when brought near a bar magnet?
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Answer
The magnetic field of the magnet exerts a force on both the poles of the compass needle. The forces experienced by the two poles are equal and opposite. These two forces form a couple which deflects the compass needle.
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