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Exploring Magnets

The document is a Grade 6 science worksheet on magnets, covering topics such as the properties of magnets, assertion and reasoning questions, true or false statements, and short answer questions. It includes fill-in-the-blank exercises, an application-based scenario involving Riya and various objects, and an answer key for self-assessment. Key concepts include the behavior of magnetic poles, the materials attracted by magnets, and the usefulness of magnets in sorting objects.

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Exploring Magnets

The document is a Grade 6 science worksheet on magnets, covering topics such as the properties of magnets, assertion and reasoning questions, true or false statements, and short answer questions. It includes fill-in-the-blank exercises, an application-based scenario involving Riya and various objects, and an answer key for self-assessment. Key concepts include the behavior of magnetic poles, the materials attracted by magnets, and the usefulness of magnets in sorting objects.

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Grade 6 Science

Topic - Exploring Magnets

1. Fill in the Blanks

a) The two ends of a magnet are called __________ and __________.


b) Like poles __________ each other, while unlike poles __________ each other.

2. Assertion and Reasoning

Read the statements carefully and choose the correct option.

Assertion (A): A freely suspended magnet always points in the north–south direction.
Reason (R): Earth behaves like a giant magnet.

Options:
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true, but R is false.
D. A is false, but R is true.

3. True or False

a) A magnet attracts all kinds of metals. ________


b) Magnetic force can act without direct contact. ________

4. Short Answer Questions

a) Name any two materials that are attracted by a magnet.


b) What happens when the north pole of one magnet is brought near the south pole of another
magnet?

5. Application-Based Question

Riya accidentally drops a box containing iron nails, plastic buttons, paper clips, and wooden
sticks on the floor. She uses a magnet to help collect the scattered objects.

a) Which objects will the magnet pick up?

b) Which objects will not be attracted by the magnet?

c) Why is using a magnet helpful in this situation?


Answer Key

1. Fill in the Blanks

a) The two ends of a magnet are called North Pole and South Pole.

b) Like poles repel each other, while unlike poles attract each other.

2. Assertion and Reasoning

Assertion (A): A freely suspended magnet always points in the north–south direction.
Reason (R): Earth behaves like a giant magnet.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation: Both the assertion and the reason are true. A freely suspended magnet aligns itself
with Earth's magnetic field because Earth acts like a giant magnet.

3. True or False

a) A magnet attracts all kinds of metals. False

Reason: Magnets attract only magnetic materials such as iron, steel, nickel, and cobalt.

b) Magnetic force can act without direct contact. True

Reason: A magnet can attract magnetic materials from a short distance without touching them.

4. Short Answer Questions

a) Name any two materials that are attracted by a magnet.

Answer: Iron and steel. (Nickel and cobalt are also correct.)
b) What happens when the north pole of one magnet is brought near the south pole of
another magnet?

Answer: The two magnets attract each other.

5. Application-Based Question

a) Which objects will the magnet pick up?

Answer: Iron nails and paper clips.

b) Which objects will not be attracted by the magnet?

Answer: Plastic buttons and wooden sticks.

c) Why is using a magnet helpful in this situation?

Answer: A magnet quickly attracts magnetic objects such as iron nails and paper clips, making it
easier to separate and collect them from non-magnetic objects.

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