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Question 12 Marks
Why is a 5 rupees coin attracted by a magnet? Name the metal present in the coin.
Answer
The substances that can be easily magnetized and are attracted towards magnet are known as magnetic materials. Cobalt, nickel, iron are some examples of magnetic materials. Coins contain nickel, that is why they are attracted towards magnets.
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Question 22 Marks
Define (a) magnetic substances, (b) non-magnetic substances. Give four examples of each.
Answer
Magnetic substances are those which are attracted by a magnet. Examples of magnetic substances are iron, nickel, cobalt, etc. Non-magnetic substances are those which are not attracted by magnets. Examples of non-magnetic substances are wood, copper, plastic, eto
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Question 32 Marks
What is ferrite? What are its uses?
Answer
Ferrite, a ceramic-like material with magnetic properties that are useful in many types of electronic devices. Ferrite is used in: Permanent magnets. Ferrite cores for transformers and toroidal inductors. Computer memory elements.
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Question 42 Marks
Name four devices which use artificial magnets.
Answer
Four devices that uses artificial magnet:
1. Loudspeaker
2. Telephones
3. Radios
4. Television
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Question 52 Marks
Why are artificial magnets preferred to natural magnets?
Answer
Natural magnets are weaker than artificial magnets and are often irregular in shape. Whereas artificial magnets can be made of any strength and can be magnetized and demagnetized easily as per the requirements. That's why artificial magnets are preferred over natural magnets.
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Question 62 Marks
What are artificial magnets?
Answer
Magnets which are made from iron in different shape and sizes for different uses are called artificial magnets. It is a magnetized piece of iron, stee cobalt, or nickel. These magnets are of different sizes and shapes.
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