Question

4. Write three properties of magnets?

Answer 1

Answer:

Properties of magnet are:

1 When a magnet is dipped in iron filings, we can observe that the iron filings cling to the end of the magnet as the attraction is maximum at the ends of the magnet. These ends are known as poles of the magnets.

2) Magnetic poles always exist in pairs.

3) Whenever a magnet is suspended freely in mid-air, it always points towards north-south direction. Pole pointing towards geographic north is known as the North Pole and the pole pointing towards geographic south is known as the South Pole.

Answer 2

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What is a Magnet?

A magnet is defined as an object which is capable of producing magnetic field and attracting unlike poles and repelling like poles.

Properties of Magnets:

• Magnetic poles always exist in pairs.
• Like poles repel while unlike poles attract.
• The magnetic force between the two magnets is greater when the distance between these magnets are lesser.

Types of Magnets:

• Permanent magnet
• Temporary magnet
• Electromagnets