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What are oval magnets?

Important Questions on Magnetism

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Differentiate between natural and artificial magnets.
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What is the proper way of storing bar magnets when not in use? Draw a labelled sketch to show the arrangement.
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What are man-made magnets made from?
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State and explain two main properties of a natural magnet.
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Which of the following are stored in pairs: horseshoe magnets or bar magnets? 
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Tick the magnet that can lift a heavier piece of iron. Give reasons for your choice.

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Why are electromagnets called temporary magnets?
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The figure given below, shows the current flowing in the coil of wire wound around the soft iron horse shoe core. State the polarities developed at the ends A and B.
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How is a horseshoe type magnet stored when not in use? Draw a labelled sketch to illustrate your answer.  
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How are electromagnets different from bar magnets?
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Statements given below are incorrect. Write the correct statements:

Natural magnets are stronger than artificial magnets.  

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A bar magnet is made of:
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Explain the difference between natural magnets and artificial magnets.
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Artificial magnets are stronger than natural magnets.
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It is simple to find poles of a bar magnet. Can you suggest a method to find the poles of a horseshoe magnet?
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Artificial magnets are made in different shapes. Name these shapes and draw their sketches. 
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(a) Name two magnetic poles which attract each other.

(b) Name two magnetic poles which repel each other.

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Show with the aid of a diagram how a wire is wound on a U-shaped piece of soft iron in order to make it an electromagnet. Complete the circuit diagram and label the poles of the electromagnet.
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What are artificial magnets? Name their different shapes.
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How should two magnets be stored to avoid losing their magnetism?