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

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

Write true or false for a given statement.

A current-carrying coil, when suspended freely, can rest in any direction.

You are given two similar bars. One is a magnet and the other is of soft iron. How will you distinguish and identify them ?

Select the correct answer

An example of natural magnet is

Answer the following.

Can you bring two similar poles of two different magnetic close together easily? Why?

Define the following term regarding a bar magnet:

Magnetic field

Describe two simple experiments to support the statement that magnetism is a property of the molecules of a magnet.

Draw a clearly labelled diagram, to show how a steel bar is magnetised by a divided touch method. A written description is not required.

An object that is attracted by magnet.

Give the uses of magnets in everyday life.