Fun With Magnets - Chapter Wise CBSE Solved Question and Answer Based On NCERT
Points To Remember:
The substance having property of attracting iron is known as magnet. Magnetite is a natural magnet.
The materials which get attracted towards a magnet are magnetic materials. For example-iron, cobalt etc.
Materials which are not attracted towards a magnet are non-magnetic materials. For example-plastic, glass etc.
Magnet has two poles north and South Pole. Same poles of two magnets repel each other. Opposite poles of two magnets attract each other.
Magnetic compass is a small box with glass cover. It consists of a magnetised needle, which rotates freely and indicates north south direction when comes to rest.
Magnets lose their property if they are heated, hammered, dropped from some height or not stored properly.
