MAGNETIC AND NON-MAGNETIC MATERIALS

Your textbook PDF does not contain a chapter specifically named “Magnetic and Non-Magnetic Materials” but this is a standard Class 5 Science / EVS topic.

So, I have prepared 10 One-Word Answer Type Questions with answers and explanations immediately after each question as per your requested format.

Topic: Magnetic and Non-Magnetic Materials

1. Question:

Which material gets attracted by a magnet?

Answer: Iron

Explanation: Iron is a magnetic material because it is attracted by a magnet.

2. Question:

Which material does not get attracted by a magnet?

Answer: Plastic

Explanation: Plastic is a non-magnetic material and is not attracted by a magnet.

3. Question:

What is the common magnetic metal used in making tools?

Answer: Steel

Explanation: Steel, which contains iron, is magnetic and is used in tools.

4. Question:

What is the name of materials that are not attracted by magnets?

Answer: Non-magnetic

Explanation: Materials like wood, rubber, plastic are non-magnetic as they do not get attracted to magnets.

5. Question:

Which metal used in making coins is magnetic?

Answer: Iron

Explanation: Iron is magnetic and is sometimes used in making coins.

6. Question:

Which metal used in kitchen utensils is non-magnetic?

Answer: Aluminium

Explanation: Aluminium is non-magnetic and is used in making utensils.

7. Question:

Which precious metal is non-magnetic?

Answer: Gold

Explanation: Gold is a non-magnetic material; it is not attracted by magnets.

8. Question:

What do you call the property of materials that get attracted by a magnet?

Answer: Magnetism

Explanation: Magnetism is the property by which magnetic materials get attracted towards a magnet.

9. Question:

What is the material used in electric wires that is non-magnetic?

Answer: Copper

Explanation: Copper is non-magnetic and is used in electrical wires.

10. Question:

Which magnetic material is used in refrigerator door strips?

Answer: Magnet

Explanation: Magnets are used in refrigerator door strips to keep the door closed using magnetic force.

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