How is a compass used to find directions?
Important Questions on Fun With Magnets
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 reasons 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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1. Boat gets attracted towards the magnet |
a. Boat is fitted with a magnet with north pole towards its head |
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2. Boat is not affected by the magnet |
b. Boat is fitted with a magnet with a south pole towards its head |
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3. Boat moves towards the magnet if the north pole of the magnet is brought near its head |
c. Boat has a small magnet fixed along its length |
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4. Boat moves away from the magnet when the north pole is brought near its head |
d. Boat is made of magnetic material |
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5. Boat floats without changing its direction |
e. Boat is made up of non-magnetic material |
