Attraction and Repulsion Between Magnets
Attraction and Repulsion Between Magnets: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Effect of Magnets on Compact Discs (CDs), Effect of Magnets on Computer, Types of Magnet : Bar Magnet & Types of Magnet : Horse Shoe Magnet etc.
Important Questions on Attraction and Repulsion Between Magnets
Computers and CD's should not be kept near _____.

What are the effects of magnets on compact disc?

A magnet may be attracted to the metal surface of the CD and ruin the data stored in it.

We should keep magnets away from compact discs.

Explain why we should keep magnets away from compact discs.

Computers and CD's should be kept near non-magnetic materials.

Magnets can be kept near the computers.

'Magnets should be kept away from computers'. Explain.

Like poles of magnets ______ (attract/repel) each other.

What is the surest test of magnetism? (Choose from attraction or repulsion).

_____ (Horse shoe/ Bar) magnet is used in the electric bell.

_____ poles of a magnet attract each other.
(Choose from the following: Unlike/ Like)

Which among the following should be kept away from the magnet.

It is safe to keep a Compact Disc near to a magnet.

Explain why televisions, CD's and many other similar electronic devices should be kept away from magnets.

Which magnet will you use for separation of iron from the trash. (Option: Bar magnet/horseshoe magnet/cylindrical magnet)

Which of the following are stored in pairs ?

Suggest an activity to explain that - similar poles of a magnet repel each other whereas opposite poles of a magnet attract each other. Draw necessary diagrams also.

Look at this magnet stand. All the magnets are floating. Red magnet is floating on the top over the blue magnet. Can the second last magnet stop floating over the last magnet in any way?

The south poles of two magnets will _____ each other.
