BGS NATIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOL
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Class Test Ch-4 Exploring Magnets
Select and write the most appropriate option out of the four options given for each of
the questions
1. Choose the material that is not magnetic.
A. Iron C. Copper
B. Nickel D. Cobalt
2. The part of a magnet that has the strongest magnetic force.
A. Centre C. Sides
B. Poles D. Whole surface
3. If a bar magnet is cut into two equal parts:
A. Only one part will act as a magnet
B. Each part becomes a separate magnet
C. The magnetism will disappear
D. The poles will get reversed
4. The direction, a freely suspended bar magnet align.
A. East-West C. South-West
B. North-South D. North-East
5. Observe the pictures a and b:
6. Identify the device that do not use a magnet.
i. In compass iii. In refrigerator
ii. In toaster iv. In geyser
A. i and ii C. i and iv
B. ii and iii D. ii and iv
7. A student places a bar magnet under a sheet of paper and sprinkles iron filings on top. The
filings gather more at the ends of the magnet. Choose the reason
A. The centre of a magnet is the strongest part
B. Iron filings are non-magnetic
C. Magnetic force is strongest at the poles
D. Magnets lose their magnetism under paper
8. You are given three identical bars. One is a magnet, one is made of iron, and one is
non-magnetic. Using only another magnet, identify the one that is a magnet.
A. Bring each bar close to the magnet and see if they all attract
B. See the one that repels when one end is brought near the magnet
C. Drop them and see the that one bounces
D. Only the magnet will not attract any bar
Assertion and Reasoning
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.
9. Assertion: A magnet always has two poles.
Reason: When you cut a magnet, the poles disappear.
10.Assertion: Earth behaves like a giant magnet.
Reason: The Earth has a magnetic field and a magnetic north and south pole.
11.Assertion (A): Metals are attracted to magnets.
Reason (R): Magnets attract materials made of iron, nickel, or cobalt.
12.Assertion (A): The magnetic force is strongest at the ends of a bar magnet.
Reason (R): The magnetic field lines are concentrated most densely at the poles of a magnet
13.Assertion (A): The middle part of a magnet has week magnetic strength.
Reason (R): Magnetic field lines are absent at the centre of the magnet.
Section C: Think and Answer
14.You are given an unknown metal object. Write a way you can test if it is made of a magnetic material
without breaking it.
15.If you bring the north pole of one magnet near the north pole of another magnet, Explain. Give
reason for your answer.
16.Draw different types of magnets and write their name.
Answer the following questions:
17.Differentiate between magnetic and non-magnetic substances.
18.Magnets should not be kept near electronic device. Reason out
19.Write the steps in taking care of the magnets
Answer Key
1. C Copper
2. B Poles
3. B Each part becomes a separate magnet
4. B North South direction
5.
6. B ii and iii
7. C. Magnetic force is strongest at the poles
8. B. See the one that repels when one end is brought near the magnet
9. C. A is true, but R is false
10.A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
11.D. A is false, but R is true
12.A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
13.D.A is false, but R is true
Think and Answer
14.Bring a magnet near to it if it is attracting it, is a magnetic material. If not, it is a non-magnetic
material.
15.If you bring the north pole of one magnet near the north pole of another magnet it will repel. It is
because of the property of the magnets that like poles repel and unlike poles attract.
Refer notes for 16, 17 and 18
19.While storing, bar magnets should be kept in pairs in a wooden box with their opposite ends on one
side and a wooden block between them.
Bars of soft iron should be used to join the ends together called keepers.