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Write down the four properties of a magnet.

Important Questions on Magnetism

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Write three main characteristics of a magnet.

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Which of the following will help to retain the strength of the magnet?
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Match the following:

Column A Column B
1. S pole-S pole (a) Magnetic compass
2. Paper (b) Magnetic
3. Alnico (c) Repulsion
4. Iron rod (d) Non-magnetic
5. North-South (e) Permanent magnet

 

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What will happen if the North pole of a bar magnet is brought near the North pole of a magnet kept on a table?

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How will you distinguish a bar magnet from an ordinary iron bar with the help of another magnet?
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Which is the sure test of magnetism-attraction or repulsion?
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Prove that repulsion is the sure test of magnetism.
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What kind of poles attract and what type of poles repel each other?
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When we bring like poles of two magnets close to each other, they:
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What happens when the north pole of a permanent magnet is brought near the

north pole of a magnetic needle 

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What happens when the north pole of a permanent magnet is brought near the

south pole of a magnetic needle?

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With the help of an activity prove that like poles of a magnet always repel.  
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How will you show that like poles repel and unlike poles attract?
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Draw simple diagrams in your notebook to show how two bar magnets should be placed (a) to attract each other and (b) to repel each other. You can use the style given here.

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Two south poles _____ each other.
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Why is repulsion considered as the surest test of magnetism?
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You are given a magnet with no markings, indicating its pole. How can you identify its poles by using another bar magnet with markings?

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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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The poles that repel each other are
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The north poles of two magnets attract each other.