Question

A tailor was stitching buttons on his shirt. The needle has slipped from his hand on to the floor. Can you help the tailor to find the needle?

May 10, 2024

Answer

The needle can be found by using a magnet. Since needle is magnetic, when a magnet is wavered over the floor, it will stick to the magnet.

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