Question

The substance which acquires the attractive property is said to be …………..

Answer 1

Correct answer is magnet.

• Magnet has the property of attraction and repulsion, depending upon the nature of poles.
• The property of attraction and repulsion is called magnetism.
• The property arises due to either of two reasons namely magnetic fields or motion of electric charge.
• The two poles of magnet are north pole and south pole.
• The like or similar poles (North-North) repel each other while opposite or dissimilar poles (North-South) attract each other.