When connected as shown, the bulb glows, but dimly. Which of these CAN be the explanation for this:

Instead of a soft iron core, if we wind a current-carrying wire around a wooden pencil, would it still deflect a magnetic compass needle?

The following diagram shows four circuits A, B, C and D. Each circuit has a cell and a torch bulb. Name the circuits in which the bulb will glow? Give reason to your answer

State whether the statement is true or false. Correct it if the statement is false.

In an electric bell, the hammer strikes the gong because the gong is magnetic.

Give one word for the following.

The part of an electric bell that is attracted to the electromagnet when switched on is _____.(soft iron strip/hammer)