Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Give scientific reason:
Not attraction but repulsion is a sure test of magnetism.
Advertisements
Solution
If the magnetic material is brought near to the magnet then it gets attracted although it's not magnetized the magnetic material will be repelled only in case it is magnetised. So repulsion is the sure test of magnetism.
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
How will you test whether a given rod is a magnet or not ?
“Poles exist in pair”. Comment on this statement ?
What is the magnetic induction? Explain with the help of a diagram.
Answer the following in detail.
How is the single-touch method of magnetism different from the double-touch method?
Select the correct option:
The place around a magnet where its influence can be detected is called:
Draw lines of force surrounding a bar magnet when it is placed in the magnetic meridian with its north pole pointing geographic south.
Bar magnets are often stored in pairs as shown in the figure. E and F being pieces of metal.

What is the material of darkened part?
What is the connection between electricity and magnetism?
The strongest natural magnet is ______.
Define electromagnet.
