Fun with Magnets

What happens when a magnet is placed near iron filings mixed with sand?

• Only the iron filings move towards the magnet.

• Only the sand moves towards the magnet.

• Neither the sand nor the iron filings move.

• The sand and iron filings both move towards the magnet.

Why did the magnet attract the one rupee coin but not the old aluminum coin?

• Because the old coin is made of a magnetic material.

• Because the old coin is heavier.

• Because the one rupee coin is larger.

• Because the one rupee coin contains iron.

What is the result when two bar magnets with similar poles are placed near each other?

• They have no effect on each other.

• They lose their magnetism.

• They repel each other.

• They attract each other.

How can you use magnets to move toy cars without touching them?

• By placing magnets with opposite poles on the cars.

• By using magnets to lift the cars.

• By placing magnets with similar poles on the cars.

• By using magnets to attract the cars.

What is the primary function of a compass?

• To store magnets safely.

• To measure distance.

• To determine direction.

• To find magnetic materials.

What should you avoid to prevent magnets from losing their magnetism?

• Storing them with similar poles together.

• Separating them with non-magnetic materials.

• Storing them with opposite poles together.

• Using soft iron to neutralize poles.

What happens to a piece of iron when a magnet is rubbed on it?

• It becomes heavier.

• It loses its metallic properties.

• It starts facing the north-south direction.

• It becomes non-magnetic.