What is an artificial magnet? Why do we need artificial magnets? - Physics

What do you understand by poles of a magnet?

Short/Brief Note

The magnetic forces appear to be concentrated at the near ends of the magnet. These points are called the magnetic poles.

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Chapter 8: Electricity and Magnetism - Magnestism [Page 320]

Chapter 8 Electricity and Magnetism
Magnestism | Q 3 | Page 320

State if the following statement is true or false. Correct the statement if it is false.

Attraction is the surest test for magnetism.

Define the following term regarding a bar magnet:

Magnetic axis

Draw the magnetic flux pattern near a bar magnet placed with its axis in the magnetic meridian and the south pole pointing towards geographic north.

Give scientific reason:

Not attraction but repulsion is a sure test of magnetism.

Explain the following:
Resistance of a conductor

With the help of a diagram explain the following:

Magnetisation of steel needle using electric current such that the pointed end should have north polarity.

State the laws of magnetism.

Which is not attracted by a magnet?

What will happen when we place magnets near cell phones, computers, and DVDs?