Magnetism Grade 6

An invisible force which attracts or repels two magnets when you hold them very close

• Magnetic Field

• Electric Field

• Magnetic Compass

The paper clips in the given image acts as a ____________ magnet

• Temporary

• Permanent

• Both, Temporary and Permanent

Lodestone is also known as

• Leading Stone

• Flintstone

• Haematite

Magnetite is the only natural magnet known to us

• True

• False

Aluminium Foil is a magnetic material

• True

• False

Poles of a magnet can be separated

• True

• False

___________________ is the surest test of magnetism

• Attraction

• Repulsion

• Rotation

______________________ is a device used by navigators and explorers to find directions

• Barometer

• Altimeter

• Magnetic Compass

Which of the following items cannot be magnetised

• Iron Bolt

• Plastic Pipe

• Nickel Block

What will happen if you take a magnetic compass near a bar magnet

• The needle will deflect

• The needle will reverse the direction

• The needle will start rotating