Physics Quiz: Magnets and Compass

How can an iron strip be converted into a magnet?

• By exposing it to sunlight for several hours

• By heating it to a high temperature

• By placing a bar magnet near it and repeating the process multiple times

• By rubbing it with a cloth

How is a compass used to find directions?

• By exposing it to a strong light source

• By placing it in water and observing the ripples

• By shaking it vigorously

• By aligning the magnetic needle in a north-south direction

What happens when a magnet is brought towards a toy boat floating in water?

• The boat gets attracted towards the magnet

• The boat remains stationary

• The boat moves away from the magnet

• The boat spins in circles

What is the possible reason for a boat to move towards the magnet when the north pole is brought near its head?

• The boat is made of a magnetic material

• The boat is fitted with a magnet with the south pole towards its head

• The boat is made of non-magnetic material

• The boat has a small magnet fixed along its length

What is the possible reason for a boat to move away from the magnet when the north pole is brought near its head?

• The boat has a small magnet fixed along its length

• The boat is made of non-magnetic material

• The boat is made of a magnetic material

• The boat is fitted with a magnet with the south pole towards its head