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If a bar magnet is divided into two pieces, which of the following statement is correct?

A

two new magnets are created

B

the magnetic field of each separate piece becomes stronger

C

the electric field is created

D

the bar magnet is demagnetized

correct option: a

When a bar magnet is cut into two, the newly cut faces will become the new north or south poles of the smaller pieces. Hence, the two cut pieces will have their own north and south poles. 

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