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What is the reason for earth's magnetism?

Important Questions on Magnetism

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Earth Attracts particles because of _____:

 
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Which one of the following statements is not correct?
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Define magnetic declination. How does it depend on latitudes?

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The magnetic field lines inside a current carrying long solenoid are in the form of

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The North pole of Earth's magnet is near the geographical
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Though Earth is acting as a huge bar magnet it is not attracting other ferromagnetic materials. Why? Give reasons.
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The value of g on the moon is 16 of the value of g on the earth. If a man can jump 1.5 m high on the earth, on the moon, he can jump up to a height of :
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A bar magnet is placed with its north pole towards geographic north. The neutral point will be
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Suggest one way to recognise the magnetic field of the earth.
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Why does the earth behave as a magnet?
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Write the quadrants in which the following points lie:

-4,7

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In which direction does a freely suspended magnet settle?
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Earth acts as a huge bar magnet. Why? Give reasons.
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Where is the geomagnetic North pole located?
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Assertion: The magnetic poles of earth do not coincide with the geographic poles.

Reason: The discrepancy between the orientation of a compass and true north-south direction is known as magnetic declination.

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You are given a magnet. How will you use it to find north- south direction at a place?
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Give anyone evidence of existence of Earth's magnetic field.
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Consider the following:

1. Electromagnetic radiation.
2. Geothermal energy.
3. Gravitational force.
4. Plate movements.
5. Rotation of the earth.
6. Revolution of the earth.

Which of the above are responsible for bringing dynamic changes on the surface of the earth?

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Does the Earth behave like a magnet? How do you prove it?