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Magnetism

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The property of a magnet to attract magnetic objects is known as:

a)

Magnetic field

b)

Magnetism

c)

Artificial magnets

d)

Natural magnets

2.

Plastic and wool are examples of magnetic substances

a)

True

b)

False

3.

The human-made magnets are called natural magnets.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Magnetic field is defined as:

a)

The force which is exerted by a magnet to attract magnetic substances

b)

The region around a magnet where its magnetic force can be experienced

c)

None of the above

5.

The regions of strongest magnetism in a magnet are near:

a)

It's poles

b)

It's center

c)

Between it's center and poles

d)

None of the above

6.

A freely suspended magnet always points towards the geographical:

a)

north-east

b)

east-west

c)

south-west

d)

north-south

7.

Magnetic poles always exist in pairs

a)

True

b)

False

8.

The south pole in a magnet repels the _____ pole

a)

North

b)

South

9.

How will you define the term magnetic force?

a)

The force exerted by a magnetic substance for being attracted

b)

The force exerted by a magnet

c)

None of the above

10.

Magnetic lines of force are continuous straights

a)

True

b)

False

11.

What is the direction of the magnetic lines of force inside a magnet?

a)

North pole to south pole

b)

East pole to west pole

c)

South pole to north pole

d)

None of the above

12.

The Earth behaves as a huge ____ magnet

a)

horseshoe

b)

ring

c)

bar

d)

disc shaped

13.

Around how much in the difference between the geographical and magnetic axes?

a)

13 degrees

b)

20 degrees

c)

12 degrees

d)

11 degrees

14.

When do temporary magnets lose their magnetic properties?

a)

When people stop calling them temporary

b)

When the magnetizing force is removed

c)

None of them

15.

Two simple ways of magnetizing a magnetic material are:

a)

Single touch method and double touch method

b)

Throwing it in water or rubbing against another magnetic substance

16.

The core of an electromagnet is generally made up of

a)

Wood

b)

Wires

c)

Soft Iron

17.

Magnets are used in magnetic compasses

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Electromagnets are useless

a)

True

b)

False

19.

The method of 'Magnetizing by induction' is generally used to make what type of magnets?

a)

Permanent magnets

b)

Temporary magnets

20.

GIVE REASON:-

Soft iron is generally used for making the core of an electromagnet.

a)

It is a magnetic substance

b)

It is soft to touch and hence doesn't hurt the user's hands

c)

Iron does not retain it's magnetism once the current is switched off

d)

None of the above

21.

What happens if steel is placed as the core of an electromagnet?

a)

It keeps the coil steady

b)

It is just there to replace the soft iron

c)

It gives the electromagnet a better look

d)

It makes such a strong current pass through the coil that an electromagnet can become a permanent one

22.

Why do doctors need to use small magnets?

a)

To attract all the magnetic substances they for their work

b)

To remove iron splinters from eyes.

c)

None of the above

23.

Electromagnets are used in mining industries to separate iron ores.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Which of the following is a way to demagnetize a magnet?

a)

Hammering the magnet several times

b)

Rubbing the magnet against a cloth

c)

Cooling it on a very low temperature

25.

STATE TRUE OR FALSE:-

If the poles of a magnet are left free for a long time, self-demagnetization occurs.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Why are magnetic keepers used?

a)

To avoid mutual attraction or repulsion between the magnets which causes them to loose their magnetic strength

b)

To hang them on the wall as a showpiece

c)

To avoid rusting

d)

None of the above

27.

A magnetic keeper is a:

a)

Soft copper bar

b)

Soft steel bar

c)

Soft cobalt bar

d)

Soft iron bar

28.

How many magnetic keepers are used for a U-shaped or a horseshoe magnet?

a)

6 magnetic keepers

b)

1 magnetic keeper

c)

4 magnetic keepers

d)

2 magnetic keepers