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Fun With Magnets - 2

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Which of the following activities does not cause demagnetisation of magnets?

  1. Hitting

  2. Hammering

  3. Dropping

  4. Suspending


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Suspending a magnet does not cause demagnetisation of the magnet. 

Why is it advised not to heat a magnet?

  1. Heating leads to demagnetisation.

  2. Heating increases the strength of the magnet.

  3. Heating breaks the magnet.

  4. Heating melts the magnets.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is advised not to heat a magnet as heating demagnetises the magnet.

What should be kept across the poles of a horseshoe magnet to save it from demagnetisation?

  1. Wooden pieces

  2. Aluminium sheet

  3. Iron pieces

  4. Plastic sheet


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Iron pieces should be kept across the poles of a horseshoe magnet to save it from demagnetisation.

You should not store a CD near a magnet because

  1. the magnet will rust

  2. the magnet will become weaker

  3. the information in the disk may get erased

  4. the magnet will break the disk


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

You should not store a CD near a magnet because the information in the disk may get erased.

Which material is used to make magnetic keepers?

  1. Nickel

  2. Soft iron

  3. Steel

  4. Copper


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Soft iron is used to make magnetic keepers.

Which of the following items are needed to make an electromagnet?

  1. An iron nail, a battery and a copper wire

  2. An iron nail, a battery and a plastic wire

  3. An iron nail, a copper wire and wooden sticks

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An iron nail, a battery and a copper wire are needed to make an electromagnet.

Magnets should be stored safely because they

  1. become weak if handled carelessly

  2. are expensive

  3. break easily

  4. attract all substances


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Magnets should be stored safely because they become weak and lose their magnetism if handled carelessly. 

Magnets should be kept away from

  1. a cellphone

  2. a television

  3. a music system

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Option (4) is correct.

Electric bell works on the principle of

  1. electromagnetism

  2. electromagnetic induction

  3. diffraction

  4. dispersion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Electric bell works on the principle of electromagnetism.

For safe storage, which of the following should not be kept between two bar magnets?

  1. A piece of iron

  2. A piece of wood

  3. A thick cardboard sheet

  4. A piece of thermocol


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

For safe storage, a piece of iron should not be kept between two bar magnets. The rest of the items can be kept.

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