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Exploring Magnets — Practice Quiz

CBSE · Class 6 · Science

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1

How many poles does every magnet have?

2

A freely suspended magnet always comes to rest in which direction?

3

When two like poles of magnets are brought near each other, they will:

4

The device used by sailors to find directions is called:

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1multiple correct

Which of the following materials are attracted to a magnet?

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Iron nail, Nickel coin, Cobalt metal

Iron, nickel, and cobalt are magnetic materials that are attracted to magnets. Wood, plastic, and glass are non-magnetic materials and are not attracted to magnets.

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Which of the following statements about magnetic materials are correct?

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Iron is a magnetic material, Nickel is a magnetic material, Cobalt is a magnetic material

Iron, nickel, and cobalt are the three main magnetic materials that are strongly attracted to magnets. Wood and plastic are non-magnetic materials.

3multiple choice

Iron filings stick most to which part of a bar magnet?

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Ends (poles)

Iron filings stick most at the ends of a bar magnet because magnetic force is strongest at the poles. Very few filings stick to the middle part of the magnet.

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Can magnetic effects pass through non-magnetic materials?

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Yes, always

Magnetic effects can pass through non-magnetic materials like wood, cardboard, plastic, and glass. This is why a compass needle still deflects even when these materials are placed between the magnet and compass.

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What are the important topics in Exploring Magnets for CBSE Class 6 Science?
Key topics in Exploring Magnets include Magnetic and Non-magnetic Materials, Poles of a Magnet, Finding Directions with a Magnet, Attraction, Repulsion, and Magnet Testing. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
How many practice questions are there for Exploring Magnets?
There are 44 questions on Exploring Magnets. Try the 4-question sample quiz on this page first; each answer shows an explanation when you tap it.

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