Question

E. Give reasons for the following.

1. If you dip a magnet into a bowl with iron filings, most of the filings get attracted to the ends of the magnet.

2. Repulsion is a sure test for magnetism.

3. Dry cells are called so.

4. Dry cells are used widely in spite of their short life.

5. Our household circuits are connected in parallel.

6. Conducting wires are made of metals.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Each tiny magnetic iron filing is a tiny magnet with a north and south pole, just like a tiny compass. When the iron filings are sprinkled, those very close to the magnet, where the magnetic force is the strongest, will cling to the magnet