Magnetism Quiz [SCIENCE QUIZ FOR CLASS 8]

1. Which of the following is a non-magnetic substance?

2. In olden times, how was a magnet placed in a compass?

It was put between a ruler and pencil.
A magnetic needle supported on a wooden block would be floated on water.
It was put above a pencil and below an eraser.
Magnet was placed between iron and copper.
Correct Answer: A magnetic needle supported on a wooden block would be floated on water.

3. Where is a magnet's strength concentrated?

4. What is there between like magnetic poles?

5. What is there between unlike magnetic poles?

6. Why is a magnetic needle used in a mariner's compass?

7. Where was magnet originally found?

8. In ancient times, how did sailors identify the north direction?

9. What happens when a magnet is cut?

Originally posted 2015-11-24 10:43:15.

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