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Exploring Magnets

CBSE · Class 6 · Science

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 6 Science

Topics in Exploring Magnets

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1. Magnetic and Non-magnetic Materials

  • Materials attracted towards a magnet are called magnetic materials.
  • Materials not attracted towards a magnet are called non-magnetic materials.
  • Iron is a magnetic material.
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2. Poles of a Magnet

  • Maximum iron filings stick near the ends of a bar magnet.
  • The ends of a magnet are called the North pole and the South pole.
  • A single North pole or a single South pole cannot exist.
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3. Finding Directions with a Magnet

  • A freely suspended magnet comes to rest along the north-south direction.
  • The end pointing north is called the North-seeking pole or North pole.
  • The end pointing south is called the South-seeking pole or South pole.
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4. Attraction, Repulsion, and Magnet Testing

  • Unlike poles attract each other.
  • Like poles repel each other.
  • North-North and South-South cause repulsion.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Magnets and their properties

Magnetic materialsNon-magnetic materialsPoles of a magnetNatural and artificial magnetsFinding directionsAttraction and repulsionMagnetic effect through materialsSafety and storage of magnets

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Exploring Magnets covers several key topics that are frequently asked in CBSE Class 6 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Exploring Magnets — CBSE Class 6 Science?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 44 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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