Which one of the following statements about bar magnet is correct?

A. The pole strength of the North pole of a bar magnet is larger than that of the South pole

B. When a piece of bar magnet is bisected perpendicular to its axis, the North and South poles get separated

C. When a piece of bar magnet is bisected perpendicular to its axis, two new bar magnets are formed

D. The poles of a bar magnet are unequal in magnitude and opposite in nature

Answer: Option C