Question

Properties and uses of magnet correctly

Answer 1

• properties

1. Magnet attracts ferromagnetic materials like iron, cobalt, and nickel.
2. Like magnetic poles repel each other and unlike magnetic poles attract each other.
3. A freely suspended magnet always points in a north-south direction.
4. Like poles repel each other and unlike poles attract each other.
5. The freely suspended magnet points in the north-south direction.
6. Take a bar magnet. Tie it with a string from the centre and hang it on the wooden stand in such a way that it can move freely.

• application

1. magnets include various appliances like electric motor, doorbell, fan, washing machine, television, electric generator and various types of toys.
2. Magnets are used to hold objects like the doors of the refrigerator.