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Magnetism. — Science STD 8 — Question

Tamilnadu BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceMagnetism.2 Marks
Question
Write a note on magneto – reception.
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Answer

  1. Pigeons have extraordinary navigational abilities.
  2. It enables them to find their way back home even if you take them to a place where they have never been before.
  3. The presence of magnetite in their beaks enables them to sense the magnetic field of the Earth.
  4. Such a magnetic sense is called magneto-reception.

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