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FUN WITH MAGNETS MCQs

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Question 41. A freely suspended magnet on the Earth's surface aligns itself in:
  1.    East-South direction
  2.    North-South direction 
  3.    North-West direction
  4.    East-West direction 
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> North-South direction 
:
B
A freely suspended magnet onthe Earth's surface always points in the North-South direction.This suggests that the Earth itself behaves like a magnet which causes a freely suspended magnetto point always innorth-south direction.
Question 42. Which of the following statements is correct?
  1.    A cylindrical magnet has only one pole.
  2.    Natural magnets were made in the laboratory.
  3.    Unlike poles of magnets repel each other.
  4.    Like poles of magnets repel each other.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Like poles of magnets repel each other.
:
D
Every magnet has two poles. Magnets found in nature are called natural magnets. Artificial magnets are made by people in laboratory.Like poles ofmagnets repel each other and unlike polesattract each other.
Question 43. ________ is the most reliable test for magnetism.
  1.    Heating
  2.    Rotation 
  3.    Repulsion
  4.    Attraction
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Repulsion
:
C
Attraction can occur between unlike poles of two magnets as well as between a magnet and magnetic material. Therefore, thepieces that attracteach other couldbe both magnets, or amagnet anda magneticmaterial. In case of magnets,repulsion occurs only between like poles. Therefore, repulsionis the most reliable test for magnetism.
Question 44. A compass has a small balanced pointer that always points North-South when suspended freely. This is because :
  1.    The Earth doesn't have any magnetic field.
  2.    The compass needle points to cold places.
  3.    The Earth has a magnetic field and the pointer is magnetic.
  4.    Of gravitational force of the Earth.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> The Earth has a magnetic field and the pointer is magnetic.
:
C
The Earth has a substantial magnetic field. No matter where you stand on the Earth, you can hold a compass in your hand and it will always align itself along the Earth's magnetic field.
Question 45. Like poles of magnets repel each other.
  1.    True
  2.    False
  3.    Nickel
  4.    Iron
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> True
:
A
Like poles of magnets repel each other. Unlike poles of magnets attract each other.
Like Poles Of Magnets Repel Each Other.
Question 46. Which of the following gets demagnetised when a powerful magnet is kept near it?
  1.    Plastic ruler
  2.    Glass tumbler
  3.    Compact disc
  4.    Wood
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Compact disc
:
C
The magnetic property of a compact disc may be damaged when a powerful magnet is kept near it. Plastic, glass and wood are non-magnetic substances, hence they cannot be magnetised or demagnetised.
Question 47. Sailors can find the directions by freely suspending a piece of ______.
  1.    silver
  2.    lodestone
  3.    copper
  4.    wood
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> lodestone
:
B
Lodestone is a natural magnet and hencealigns in north-southdirection when freely suspended. In the old days, sailors used to find directions by freely suspending a piece of a lodestone. It works similar to a magnetic compass pointing towards north and south direction.
Question 48. We can separate North and South pole from the same magnet.
  1.    True
  2.    False
  3.    Nickel
  4.    Iron
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> False
:
B
Magnetic monopoles do not exist in nature. Even if we cut a magnet into two small parts, the new poles will always appear in pairs as shown in the diagram. Hence we cannot separate north and south poles of a magnet.
We Can Separate North And South Pole From The Same Magnet.
We Can Separate North And South Pole From The Same Magnet.
Question 49. Which of the following metals are magnetic in nature?
  1.    Aluminium, Copper
  2.    Cobalt, Nickel
  3.    Copper, Lead
  4.    Iron, Aluminium
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Cobalt, Nickel
:
B
Magnetic materials are the materials which are attracted by a magnet. Cobalt, nickel, iron and steel are attracted by magnet and hence, they are magnetic in nature. Aluminium, copper and lead are non magnetic in nature.
Question 50.


Why is it said that repulsion is a sure test for magnetism? [1 MARK]


 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Cobalt, Nickel
:
Repulsion is a sure test for magnetism because to identify whether the rod or material is an iron rod, a magnet repulsion is the only way. This is because a magnet attracts an iron object and unlike poles repel each other.

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