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Samacheer Class 6 Science - Magnetism

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Book Back Questions 5II. Fill in the Blanks 1III. True or False. If False, give the correct answer. 1V. Circle the odd ones and give reasons 3VIII. Give Short Answer 2IX. Answer in detail 2X. Questions based on Higher Order Thinking Skills 2I. Choose the right answer: 2IV. Very Short Answer Questions: 4
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1Book Back Questions5 questions
Q.1An object that is attracted by a magnet.v
  1. A. wooden piece
  2. B. plain pins
  3. C. eraser
  4. D. a piece of paper
Solution

b. Plain pins

Answer:

b. Plain pins

Q.2People who made mariner’s compass for the first time.v
  1. A. Indians
  2. B. Europeans
  3. C. Chinese
  4. D. Egyptians
Solution

(c) Chinese

Answer:

(c) Chinese

Q.3A freely suspended magnet always comes to rest in the directionv
  1. A. North-east
  2. B. South-west
  3. C. East-west
  4. D. North-south
Solution

d. North-South
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Answer:

d. North-South
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Science Guide Term 3 Chapter 1 Magnetism

Q.4Magnets lose their properties when they arev
  1. A. used
  2. B. stored
  3. C. hit with a hammer
  4. D. cleaned
Solution

(c) hit with a hammer

Answer:

(c) hit with a hammer

Q.5Mariner’s compass is used to find thev
  1. A. speed
  2. B. displacement
  3. C. direction
  4. D. motion.
Solution

c. direction

Answer:

c. direction

2II. Fill in the Blanks1 questions
Q.G1Artificial magnets are made in different shapes such as ……….., ………… and ……….. The Materials which are attracted towards the magnet are called ……….. Paper is not a ……….. material. In olden days, sailors used to find direction by suspending a piece of ……….. A magnet always has ………. poles.v
Solution

Oval shape, Disc Shape, cylindrical shape
magnetic materials
magnetic
lodestone
Two

Answer:

Oval shape, Disc Shape, cylindrical shape
magnetic materials
magnetic
lodestone
Two

3III. True or False. If False, give the correct answer.1 questions
Q.G2A cylindrical magnet has only one pole. Similar poles of a magnet repel each other. Maximum iron filings stick in the middle of a bar magnet when it is brought near them. A compass can be used to find East-West direction at any place. Rubber is a magnetic material.v
Solution

False – A cylindrical magnet has two poles.
True
False – Maximum iron fillings stick in the poles of a bar magnet when it is brought near them.
False – A. compass can be used to find north-south direction at any place.
False – Rubber is a non-magnetic material.
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Answer:

False – A cylindrical magnet has two poles.
True
False – Maximum iron fillings stick in the poles of a bar magnet when it is brought near them.
False – A. compass can be used to find north-south direction at any place.
False – Rubber is a non-magnetic material.
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Science Guide Term 3 Chapter 1 Magnetism

4V. Circle the odd ones and give reasons3 questions
Q.1Iron, nail, pins, rubber tube, needlev
Solution

Iron, nail, pins,
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needle
Rubber tube is a non-magnetic substance.

Answer:

Iron, nail, pins,
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Science Guide Term 3 Chapter 1 Magnetism 2
needle
Rubber tube is a non-magnetic substance.

Q.2Lift, escalator, electromagnetic train, electric bulbv
Solution

Lift, escalator, electromagnetic train,
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Science Guide Term 3 Chapter 1 Magnetism 3
Electromagnet is not used in an electric bulb.

Answer:

Lift, escalator, electromagnetic train,
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Science Guide Term 3 Chapter 1 Magnetism 3
Electromagnet is not used in an electric bulb.

Q.3Attraction, repulsion, pointing direction, illuminationv
Solution

Attraction, repulsion, pointing direction,
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Illumination is not a magnetic property.

Answer:

Attraction, repulsion, pointing direction,
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Illumination is not a magnetic property.

5VIII. Give Short Answer2 questions
Q.1Explain the attraction and repulsion between magnetic poles.v
Solution

Like poles (N – N, S – S) repel each other.
Unlike poles (N – S, S – N) attract each other.

Answer:

Like poles (N – N, S – S) repel each other.
Unlike poles (N – S, S – N) attract each other.

Q.2A student who checked some magnets in the school laboratory found out that their magnetic force is worn out. Give three reasons for that?v
Solution

Magnets lose their properties if they are heated or dropped from a height or hit with a hammer.

Answer:

Magnets lose their properties if they are heated or dropped from a height or hit with a hammer.

6IX. Answer in detail2 questions
Q.1You are provided with an iron needle. How will you magnetize it?v
Solution

Place the iron needle on the table.
Take a bar magnet and place one of its poles near one edge of the iron needle.
Rub from one end to another without changing the direction of the pole of the magnet.
Repeat the process 30 to 40 times. The needle will be magnetized.
If it will not attract pin or iron fillings continue the same process for some more time.
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Science Guide Term 3 Chapter 1 Magnetism

Answer:

Place the iron needle on the table.
Take a bar magnet and place one of its poles near one edge of the iron needle.
Rub from one end to another without changing the direction of the pole of the magnet.
Repeat the process 30 to 40 times. The needle will be magnetized.
If it will not attract pin or iron fillings continue the same process for some more time.
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Science Guide Term 3 Chapter 1 Magnetism

Q.2How does electromagnetic train work?v
Solution

Electromagnets are used in electromagnetic trains.
Electromagnets are magnetised when current flows through them. When the direction of the current is changed, poles will be changed.
Magnets are attached at the bottom of the train and rail tracks.
The train is lifted from track up to 10 cm height by the property of the same poles repel each other.
By using attraction and repulsion at the same time between the magnets in tracks and bottom of train move forward.
The magnets are controlled by electricity.
There is no friction. So the train can easily attain a speed of 300 km/ h.

Answer:

Electromagnets are used in electromagnetic trains.
Electromagnets are magnetised when current flows through them. When the direction of the current is changed, poles will be changed.
Magnets are attached at the bottom of the train and rail tracks.
The train is lifted from track up to 10 cm height by the property of the same poles repel each other.
By using attraction and repulsion at the same time between the magnets in tracks and bottom of train move forward.
The magnets are controlled by electricity.
There is no friction. So the train can easily attain a speed of 300 km/ h.

7X. Questions based on Higher Order Thinking Skills2 questions
Q.1You are provided with iron filings and a bar magnet without labelling the poles of the magnet. Using this ………. a. How will you identify the poles of the magnet?v
Solution

When we place the bar magnet in iron fillings a large number of iron fillings stick on the two ends of the bar magnet. These ends are poles of the magnet.
Poles will attract more iron filings. Because poles have high magnetic strength.
b. Which part of the bar magnet attracts more iron filings? Why?
The more iron filings are attracted by the poles of the magnet because the poles have more concentrated magnetic power.

Answer:

When we place the bar magnet in iron fillings a large number of iron fillings stick on the two ends of the bar magnet. These ends are poles of the magnet.
Poles will attract more iron filings. Because poles have high magnetic strength.
b. Which part of the bar magnet attracts more iron filings? Why?
The more iron filings are attracted by the poles of the magnet because the poles have more concentrated magnetic power.

Q.3Take a glass of water with a few pins inside. How will you take out the pins without dipping your hands into the water?v
Solution

Take a bar magnet.
Tie it in a thread.
Dip the tied magnet into the glass of water.
The pins are attracted by the magnet.
Now take out the magnet from the glass of water.
Collect the pins from the magnet.

Answer:

Take a bar magnet.
Tie it in a thread.
Dip the tied magnet into the glass of water.
The pins are attracted by the magnet.
Now take out the magnet from the glass of water.
Collect the pins from the magnet.

8I. Choose the right answer:2 questions
Q.1Which is not attracted by a magnet?v
  1. A. Iron
  2. B. Cobolt
  3. C. Nickel
  4. D. Rubber
Solution

(d) Rubber

Answer:

(d) Rubber

Q.4Magnets lose their properties if they are _______v
  1. A. dipped in water
  2. B. dipped in oil
  3. C. heated
  4. D. in freezer
Solution

(c) heated

Answer:

(c) heated

9IV. Very Short Answer Questions:4 questions
Q.1What are artificial magnets?v
Solution

Man-made magnets are called artificial magnets.
(Eg.) bar-magnets, horseshoe magnets.

Answer:

Man-made magnets are called artificial magnets.
(Eg.) bar-magnets, horseshoe magnets.

Q.2What are the different types of artificial magnets?v
Solution

Bar-magnet, Horseshoe magnet, Ring magnet and Needle magnet are generally used artificial magnets.
Oval-shape, Disc shape and cylindrical shape magnets are also available.

Answer:

Bar-magnet, Horseshoe magnet, Ring magnet and Needle magnet are generally used artificial magnets.
Oval-shape, Disc shape and cylindrical shape magnets are also available.

Q.3What are magnetic substances?v
Solution

Substances which are attracted by magnets are called magnetic substances. (Eg.) Iron, Cobolt, Nickel

Answer:

Substances which are attracted by magnets are called magnetic substances. (Eg.) Iron, Cobolt, Nickel

Q.4What are non-magnetic substances?v
Solution

Substances which are not attracted by magnets are called non-magnetic substances. (Eg.) Paper, Plastic etc.

Answer:

Substances which are not attracted by magnets are called non-magnetic substances. (Eg.) Paper, Plastic etc.