Class 6 · Science · Curiosity

4. Exploring Magnets

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When the north pole of a magnet is brought near the north pole of another magnet, they

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Answer and explanation

Answer: B. repel

Like poles repel; unlike poles attract.

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Try question 2

Which of these is attracted by a magnet?

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Answer and explanation

Answer: A. Iron nail

Iron is a magnetic material.

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Try question 3

A freely suspended bar magnet always comes to rest pointing

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Answer and explanation

Answer: A. north–south

This is how a compass works.

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