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Exploring Magnets — Science STD 6 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 6ScienceExploring Magnets1 Mark
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Why is compass needle kept in a closed glass vessel?
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Answer

Compass needle is a small and thin magnet used to find the direction. If it is kept in open, it may deflect in any direction due to pressure exerted by air. So to know right direction, it is kept covered by glass covering.

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