What is magnetic induction?

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The Phenomenon due to which a piece of steel or iron behaves like a magnet when placed near a strong magnet is called magnetic induction.

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Induced Magnetism

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Chapter 10: Electricity and Magnetism – 2 - Exercise (B) Subjective Questions

Chapter 10 Electricity and Magnetism – 2
Exercise (B) Subjective Questions | Q 9.1

Fill in the blank to complete the sentence :

Unlike poles of a magnet ___________ each other.

Fill in the blank to complete the sentence :

A freely suspended magnet rests in the geographic ___________ direction.

Explain the meaning of the term induced magnetism.

'Induction precedes attraction'. Explain the statement.

How do you account for the following fact?

Steel makes better permanent magnet than soft iron.

Explain, what is meant by magnetic induction.

How would you test whether a piece of steel was magnetised
(i) If you had a magnet?
(ii) If there was no magnet available.

Give scientific reason:

A ' cracking' noise may be heard on removing a nylon shirt, blouse, or stockings.