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Question
State whether the following statement is true or false.
A mixture of iron filings and rice flour can be separated by magnet.
Options
True
False
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Solution
This statement is True.
Explanation:
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Iron filings are magnetic, meaning they are attracted to a magnet.
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Rice flour is non-magnetic, so it is not attracted by a magnet.
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When a magnet is brought near the mixture, it attracts only the iron filings, leaving the rice flour behind.
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