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FUN WITH MAGNETS MCQs

Total Questions : 99 | Page 7 of 10 pages
Question 61.


If a bar magnet is cut lengthwise into two parts, how many numbers of poles will be formed? [1 MARK]


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Each magnet has a tiny north and south pole. If you cut one in half, the newly cut faces will become the new north or south poles of the smaller pieces. Hence, the total number of poles will be four.


Question 62.


What is the difference between magnetic and non-magnetic materials? Give examples. [3 MARKS]


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Difference: 2 Marks
Examples: 1 Mark
The materials which are attracted towards a magnet are known as magnetic materials. For example- iron, cobalt etc.


The materials which are not attracted towards a magnet are known as non-magnetic materials. For example- plastic, glass etc.


Question 63.


Write any two uses of a magnet. [2 MARKS]


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Each use: 1 Mark
1) A magnetic compass can be used to find directions.


2) A magnet can be used to separate magnetic material from a non-magnetic material.


Question 64.


Which the following will be attracted to a magnet? [2 MARKS]
Rubber, iron nails, steel pen, wood, cobalt, plastic, nickel


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Answer: 2 Marks
Iron nails, nickel, steel pen, and cobalt will be attracted to magnet and rest of the materials are non-magnetic in nature, so they will not be attracted to a magnet.


Question 65.


What do you mean by an artificial magnet? Give examples. [3 MARKS]


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Artificial magnets: 2 Marks
Examples: 1 Mark
Magnets that are made from pieces of iron are known as artificial magnets. Artificial magnets are man-made magnets prepared by using elements like iron, cobalt, nickel or their mixture with other elements. Artificial magnets come in different shapes, for example, bar magnet, horseshoe magnet, cylindrical or ball-ended magnet.


Question 66.


You are given an iron strip. How will you convert it into a magnet? [5 MARKS]


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Entire Conversion: 5 Marks
The iron strip can be converted into a magnet by 'touch and stroke' method. For this, a bar magnet is required. The bar magnet is moved along the length of the iron strip. Thus, the bar magnet is lifted from the other end and brought to the starting point again with the same pole of the bar magnet its moved back. On repeating the process for at least 40 to 50 times, the iron strip will become a bar magnet with two poles. 


Question 67.


How do magnets lose their magnetic property? What can be done to keep them safe? [5 MARKS]


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Destroying magnetic properties: 2 Marks
Safety: 3 Marks
Magnets lose their properties if they are heated, hammered or dropped from some height. Also, magnets become weak if they are not stored properly.
Ways to keep magnets safe:
1. They should be kept in pairs with their unlike poles on the same side.
2. For horseshoe magnet, one should keep a piece of iron across the poles.
3. Take care to protect the magnet against mechanical shock. Some magnets are brittle. They will crack or break if they fall on a hard surface or bang against metal or another magnet. Do not strike them with a hammer.


Question 68.


Write any three properties of a magnet. [3 MARKS]


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Each Point:  1 Mark
1. A magnet attracts magnetic materials towards itself.
2. A freely suspended bar magnet always aligns in the north-south direction.
3. Unlike poles attract each other and like poles repel each other.


Question 69.


How is a compass used to find directions? [5 MARKS]


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Solution: 5 Marks
A compass is an instrument which is used to find the direction of a magnetic field. A compass consists of a small metal needle which is magnetized and is free to turn in any direction. Therefore, in the presence of a magnetic field, the needle is able to line up in the same direction as the field.
Compasses are mainly used in navigation to find direction on the earth. This works because the Earth itself has a magnetic field which is similar to that of a bar magnet. The compass needle aligns with the Earth's magnetic field direction and points north-south. Once you know where north is, you can figure out any other direction.


Question 70.


Magnetite is a/an ______.


  1.     natural magnet
  2.     artificial magnet
  3.     electromagnet
  4.     non-magnetic substance
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Magnetite is a naturally occurring iron oxide mineral. It is the strongest magnetic substance among all the naturally occurring minerals. Hence, magnetite is a natural magnet.

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