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Chapter- Fun With Magnet
Q.1 What do you mean by magnet?

Ans- The substances having the property of attracting iron objects are known as magnet.
Q.2 What is natural and artificial magnet?
Ans- Magnetite or loadstone is a natural magnet because it is found in nature. Natural
magnets have generally low magnetic power. Moreover, such magnets are not found in every
place.
The artificial magnets are prepared by man to be used at any time and in any place. These
magnets are much stronger than natural magnets. Artificial magnets are made in many
shapes like U-shaped, rod- shaped etc.
Q.3 Differentiate between magnetic and non-magnetic substances.
Ans-
Magnetic substances Non-magnetic substances
The substances that are attracted by the The substances that are not attracted by the
magnet are called magnetic substances. magnet are called non-magnetic substances.
Examples iron, steel, nickel, cobalt Examples wood, stone, leather, plastic
aluminium
Q.4 Write main properties of a magnet.

Ans: (i) Magnet has two poles—south pole and north pole.
(ii) Poles of magnet cannot be isolated.
(iii) Like poles repel each other and unlike poles attract each other.
(iv) Directive property- Freely suspended magnet aligns in N-S direction.
(v) Attractive Properties
Q.5 Explain the Attractive property of a magnet.

Ans- A magnet can attract magnetic substances towards it. This property is called the
attractive property of the magnet.
Q.6 Explain the Directive property of magnet.
Ans- A freely suspended magnet always rests pointing in the North- South direction. This
property of a magnet is called its directive property.
The end of the magnet that points towards North is called its North pole of the magnet and
the other end that points towards South is called the South pole of the magnet.
Q.7 Explain the Attraction and repulsion Property of magnet.
Ans- When the poles of two magnets are brought close to each other, they exert force on each
other. The north pole of one magnet repels the north pole of the other magnet. Similarly, the
south pole of one magnet repels the south pole of another magnet. This means that like poles
repel each other.
When we bring the north pole of one magnet near the south pole of another magnet it shows
attraction. This means that unlike poles attract each other.
Q. 8 Show that a magnet has two poles. What are the properties of the poles of a magnet?
Ans. We know that pole is the point where the strength of the magnet is maximum. So more
and more iron particles will be attracted at poles of a magnet when we bring a magnet near
the iron particles. We will observe the crowdness of particles at the ends of magnet. This
indicates the presence of two poles in a magnet. Hence poles are present in a magnet in pair.
If a magnet is divided into two parts, each part also possesses a pair of poles.
Q.9 A bar magnet has no markings to indicate its poles. How would you find out near which
end is its north pole located?
Ans: Take the bar magnet and suspend it freely with the help of a thread, the end that points
towards north pole will be regarded as north end of the magnet. Take a bar magnet with
known/marked poles on it. Let the north pole of the magnet be brought closer to the
suspended magnet at the end that is pointing towards north, if it shows repulsion than it is
confirmed.
Q.10 It is said that repulsion is a sure test for magnetism. Why is it so?
Ans: To identify the magnet, repulsion (like poles of two magnets repel) is the only test
which will let you know whether the given rod is an iron rod or a bar magnet. Because a
magnet attracts an iron object and unlike poles of magnets also attract each other.But the
magnet will repel the like pole of another magnet.
Q.11 How is compass used to find direction?

Ans: A compass is a small case of glass. A magnetised needle is pivoted inside the box. The
needle can rotate freely. Compass also has a dial with directions marked on it. The compass is
kept at the place where we want to know the directions. When the needle comes to rest it
indicates north-south direction. The compass is then rotated until the north and south marked
on the dial are at the two ends of the needle. Usually different colours are used to point the
ends of needle to identify the north and the south poles.
Q.12You are given iron strip. How will you make it into a magnet?
Ans: Making a magnet: Take an iron strip and place it on the table. Now take a bar magnet
and place one of its poles near one edge of the strip of iron. Without lifting it move it along
the length of the iron strip till you reach the other end. Now lift the magnet and bring the pole
to the same point of strip from where yob began. Repeat this process about 30-40 times.
Bring some iron fillings near the strip and observe that the strip attracts the fillings. This
indicates that the iron strip becomes magnet.
Remember that the pole of magnet and direction of its movement should not change.
Q. 13 Suggest an arrangement to store a bar magnet? How is this different from storing a U-
shaped magnet ?
Ans- A magnet tends to lose its magnetism if not stored properly.Bar magnets are always
stored in pairs with their unlike pole on the same side. They must be separated by a piece of
wood. Two bars of soft iron called magnetic keepers are kept across their ends.
In case of horse shoe magnet, a single piece of soft iron is kept touching both poles of the
magnet.
Q.14 Define demagnetisation. How does a magnet get demagnetised?
Ans- The method of removing of the magnetic properties of a magnet is known as
demagnetization. It can be done by the hitting a magnet heavily by hammer, by heating a
magnet at high temperature etc.
We should keep magnets away from floppy disks, CDs, computers, credit cards, television
sets and audio and video cassettes as they get demagnetised.
Q.15 . It was observed that a pencil sharpener gets attracted by both the poles of a magnet
although its body is made of plastic. Name a material that might have been used to make
some part of it.
Ans: Iron is used to make some part of sharpener due to which it is attracted toward magnet.
Q. 16. Where are poles of a bar magnet located?

Ans: Poles are located at the ends of bar magnet just before the ends. These are north and
south poles.
Q. 17 . A magnet was brought from different directions towards a toy boat that has been
floating in water in a tub. Effect observed in each case is stated in Column I. Possible reason
for the observed effects are mentioned in Column II. Match the statements given in Column I
with those in Column II.
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Q.18 Differentiate between natural and artificial magnet.
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Q. 19 What is magnetic field?
Ans- Magnetic field is defined as the region around a magnet within which the magnetic
force acts.
Magnetic fields around a bar magnet
Q.20 Define magnetization.
Ans- The method of developing the properties of a magnet in a magnetic substance is known
as magnetization. A magnetic substance like a piece of iron can be magnetized by electric
current or by touching with a magnet.
VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS
1. Name the compound of iron contained in lode stone.

Ans: The compound of iron is iron oxide or magnetite.
2. Name the shepherd after which magnet was named.

Ans: Magnets.
3. How can you separate a magnetic substance from a mixture?

Ans: By using a bar magnet, the magnetic substance is separated from mixture.
4. At which place on a magnet, its magnetic force is maximum?

Ans: At poles.
5. In which direction does a suspended magnet come to rest?

Ans: Magnet comes to rest in N-S (north-south) direction.
6. What happens when N-pole of a magnet is brought near the N-pole of a suspended
magnet?
Ans: There is repulsion between these two magnets as there is repulsion between like poles.
1. Draw the diagram of (a) Bar magnet (b) Horse-shoe magnet.
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2.Identify magnetic and non-magnetic substances from the list given below: Iron, Steel,
Nickel, Plastic, Wood, Copper and a Stainless Steel spoon
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3. Draw a diagram of a magnetic compass.

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4. 5.Write two methods by which a magnet can be demagnetised.

Ans: (1) By hammering the magnet strongly.
(2) By heating a magnet strongly and keeping it in the east-west direction.
6. It is advised to keep the magnets away from television, mobiles, CD and

computers Explain why?
Ans: Television, mobiles, CD, computers and many more devices are made up of magnetic
materials and magnets in it. If you bring a magnet closer to it then it will spoil these devices.
7. Few iron nails and screws got mixed with the wooden shavings while a carpenter was
working with them.How can you help him in getting the nails and screws back from the scrap
without wasting his time in searching with his hands?
Ans: With the help of a magnet we can attract all iron nails and screws and can separate them
from the wooden shavings. As iron nails and screws are magnetic materials and will get
attracted to the magnet,whereas wooden shavings are non-magnetic.
9. A given bar magnet was broken into pieces. Where will be its North and South pole?
Ans: If you cut a bar magnet into pieces then the end labelled as North remains north and the
other end formed will be south. Similarly the end that was pointing south will be south pole
and its opposite end will be the new north pole.
10. You are given two rods. Out of these, one is an iron rod and the other one is magnet, how
will you identify these rods?
Ans: Take both the rods and suspend them separately. Bring one end of a bar magnet close to
both the ends of the suspended rod. If it shows attraction at both the ends then it is an iron
rod. If it shows attraction at one end and repulsion at the other end then it is a bar magnet.

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Chapter- Fun With Magnet

Q.1 What do you mean by magnet?

Q.4 Write main properties of a magnet.

Q.5 Explain the Attractive property of a magnet.

Q.11 How is compass used to find direction?

Q. 16. Where are poles of a bar magnet located?

Q.18 Differentiate between natural and artificial magnet.

Q. 19 What is magnetic field?

Q.20 Define magnetization.

VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

1. Name the compound of iron contained in lode stone.

2. Name the shepherd after which magnet was named.

3. How can you separate a magnetic substance from a mixture?

4. At which place on a magnet, its magnetic force is maximum?

5. In which direction does a suspended magnet come to rest?

3. Draw a diagram of a magnetic compass.

4. 5.Write two methods by which a magnet can be demagnetised.

6. It is advised to keep the magnets away from television, mobiles, CD and

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