Magnetic and Non-Magnetic Materials
Important Questions on Magnetic and Non-Magnetic Materials
How do we determine whether a material is magnetic or non-magnetic?

State the characteristics of a magnet.

What are magnetic materials? Name some of them.

Classify the following materials as magnetic or non-magnetic:
Iron, Silver, Paper, Plastic, Copper, Zinc, Cobalt, Soil, Water, Aluminium, Phosphorous, Nickel, Mercury

Name any four materials that are attracted by magnets.

Pick the odd one out. Give scientific reason for your answer.
Aluminium, brass, copper, nickel

Pick the odd one out. Give scientific reason for your answer.
Rubber, wood, steel, glass.

Paper is a magnetic material.

Which one of the following is not a magnetic material?

Have you ever noticed a magnetic strip on ATM cards and some identity cards? What is the use of a magnetic strip in these cards?

