Fun with Magnets

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However, this is part of the NCERT Class 5 EVS syllabus. So, based on standard textbook content, I have prepared 10 One-Word Answer Type Questions on the topic Fun with Magnets with answers and explanations written immediately after each question, in the format you asked.

Topic: Fun with Magnets

1. Question:

What is the material that attracts iron objects?

Answer: Magnet

Explanation: A magnet is an object that attracts materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt.

2. Question:

Which pole of a magnet points towards the North when free to move?

Answer: North

Explanation: The North pole of a magnet always points towards the Earth’s North when it is freely suspended.

3. Question:

What is the name of the invisible force around a magnet?

Answer: Magnetism

Explanation: Magnetism is the force due to which magnets attract or repel objects.

4. Question:

What happens when two like poles of a magnet are brought close?

Answer: Repel

Explanation: Like poles of magnets repel each other.

5. Question:

What happens when two unlike poles of magnets are brought close?

Answer: Attract

Explanation: Unlike poles of magnets attract each other.

6. Question:

What is the area around a magnet where the force can be felt called?

Answer: Field

Explanation: The magnetic field is the area around a magnet where its force can be felt.

7. Question:

What is the name of the material which is not attracted by a magnet?

Answer: Plastic

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

8. Question:

What is the shape of a commonly used magnet?

Answer: Bar

Explanation: A bar magnet is a common type of magnet, shaped like a bar.

9. Question:

What is used in a compass to show directions?

Answer: Magnet

Explanation: A small magnet is used in a compass to show directions.

10. Question:

What is the name of the natural magnet found in nature?

Answer: Lodestone

Explanation: Lodestone is a naturally occurring magnetic rock.

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