NALANDA VIDHYALAYA – VIRPAR (MORBI)
STD : 6th DIV. :- ___ WORKSHEET SUBJECT : SCIENCE
STUDENT’S NAME : ________________________ ROLL NO. __________
Chapter 4 – Exploring Magnets
A. Multiple Choice Questions.
1. What property allows a magnet to attract materials like iron, nickel, or cobalt?
a) Conduction b) Magnetism c) Insulation d) Reflection
2. Which of the following is a natural magnet?
a) Bar magnet b) Ring magnet
c) Lodestone d) Horseshoe magnet
3. What happens when like poles of two magnets come close together?
a) They attract each other b) They repel each other
c) They lose magnetism d) They rotate
4. What is the function of a magnetic compass?
a) To measure temperature b) To generate electricity
c) To find directions d) To separate materials
5. What is the simplest method to make an artificial magnet?
a) Heating a metal rod b) Stroking a metal piece with a magnet
c) Freezing a metal rod d) Placing metal in water
B. Fill in the Blanks.
1. A magnet can attract objects made of __________, __________, or __________.
2. The property of a magnet to attract materials is called __________.
3. A __________ is a natural magnet found in nature.
4. A __________ works on the directional property of magnets.
5. Like poles __________ each other while unlike poles __________ each other.
C. True or False.
1. A freely suspended magnet always aligns in the north-south direction. ______
2. Magnetic poles exist singly. ______
3. Steel is a non-magnetic material. ______
4. The earth behaves like a magnet. ______
5. Magnets lose their magnetism if not stored properly. ______
D. Assertion and Reason.
For each question, choose the correct option.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion. (b)
Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason does not explain the assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but the reason is true.
1. Assertion: A freely suspended magnet always aligns in the north-south direction.
Reason: Magnets possess a property called magnetism.
2. Assertion: Artificial magnets can be made using the stroking method.
Reason: In this method, a non-magnetic material is rubbed with a magnet.
3. Assertion: A magnetic compass helps in navigation.
Reason: The needle of a compass is made of stainless steel.
E. HOTS.
1. Why does a magnet align itself in the north-south direction?
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2. Why do magnets have two poles?
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3. What will happen if a magnet is broken into two pieces?
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4. How can you test whether a material is magnetic or not?
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5. Why is magnetic induction important in daily life?
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F. Case Study.
Ravi was playing with his toy car and noticed a small motor inside it. His father
explained that magnets are used in electric motors. Ravi also observed that the
refrigerator door shuts automatically when left slightly open due to magnets.
1. What was the shiny object that Ravi found inside the motor?
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2. Why does the refrigerator door close automatically when left slightly open?
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3. Name two other devices where magnets are used.
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4. What role do magnets play in electric motors?
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5. How do magnetic materials differ from non-magnetic materials?
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G. Riddles.
1. I move without legs and guide sailors. What am I? __________
2. I can attract without touching, but I am not magic. What am I? __________
3. I hold secrets in a strip and unlock doors. What am I? __________
4. I am hidden in your door and help it close tight. What am I? __________