Which of the following is true about a magnet that is broken into two pieces? a Both are as magnetic as the original magnet. b Both pieces are stronger than the original magnet. c One of the pieces is the north pole and the other is the south pole. d Both pieces have a north pole and a south pole.

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Which of the following is true about a magnet that is broken into two pieces?

 a
Both are as magnetic as the original magnet.
 b
Both pieces are stronger than the original magnet.
 c
One of the pieces is the north pole and the other is the south pole.
 d
Both pieces have a north pole and a south pole.
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