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Book : Science NCERT Solutions | Chapter - 13 Science
Class : 6th
Language : English
Subject : Science
Chapter : 13
Chapter Name : FUN WITH MAGNETS
Q1 Fill in the blanks:
(i) Arti�cial magnets are made in different shapes such as _____
(ii) The materials which are attracted towards magnets are called and _______
(iii) Paper is not a material._______
(iv) In olden days, sailors used to �nd direction by suspending a piece of__________
(v) A magnet always has poles___________
Answer. (i) Arti�cial magnets are made in different shapes such as bar magnets, horse-shoe magnets, and cylindrical
magnets.
(ii) Materials which are attracted towards magnets are called magnetic materials.
(iii) Paper is not a magnetic material. Paper is not attracted by magnet. Hence, it is not a magnetic material.
(iv) In olden days, sailors used to �nd direction by suspending a piece of bar magnet . A freely suspended magnet
always comes to rest in the North-South direction. Hence, sailors used to �nd direction by suspending a piece of bar
magnet.
(v) A magnet always has two poles. A magnet has two poles called the south pole (S) and the north pole (N).
Q2 State whether the following statements are 'True' or 'False'.
(i) A cylindrical magnet has only one pole.
(ii) Arti�cial magnets were discovered in Greece.
(iii) Similar poles of a magnet repel each other.
(iv) Maximum iron �lings stick in the middle of a bar magnet when it is brought near them.
(v) Bar magnets always point towards the North-South direction.
(vi) A compass can be used to �nd the East—West direction at any place.
(vii) Rubber is a magnetic material.
Answer.(i) False
Magnets always have two poles; the north pole and the south pole. A cylindrical magnet also has two poles.
(ii) False
Arti�cial magnets were not discovered in Greece. Only natural magnets were discovered in Greece.
(iii) True
Like poles of magnets repel each other, while unlike poles of magnets attract each other. The south pole of a magnet
attracts the north pole of another magnet and repels the south pole of that magnet.
(iv) False
The amount of iron �lings that stick to a bar magnet depends on the strength of the magnet. The magnetism of a bar
magnet is maximum at its two poles and minimum in the middle. Hence, maximum iron �lings will stick at the two
ends of the magnet and minimum in the middle.
(v) True
A freely suspended magnet always points towards the North-South direction.
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Class : 6th
Language : English
Subject : Science
Chapter : 13
Chapter Name : FUN WITH MAGNETS
Q1 Fill in the blanks:
(i) Arti�cial magnets are made in different shapes such as _____
(ii) The materials which are attracted towards magnets are called and _______
(iii) Paper is not a material._______
(iv) In olden days, sailors used to �nd direction by suspending a piece of__________
(v) A magnet always has poles___________
Answer. (i) Arti�cial magnets are made in different shapes such as bar magnets, horse-shoe magnets, and cylindrical
magnets.
(ii) Materials which are attracted towards magnets are called magnetic materials.
(iii) Paper is not a magnetic material. Paper is not attracted by magnet. Hence, it is not a magnetic material.
(iv) In olden days, sailors used to �nd direction by suspending a piece of bar magnet . A freely suspended magnet
always comes to rest in the North-South direction. Hence, sailors used to �nd direction by suspending a piece of bar
magnet.
(v) A magnet always has two poles. A magnet has two poles called the south pole (S) and the north pole (N).
Q2 State whether the following statements are 'True' or 'False'.
(i) A cylindrical magnet has only one pole.
(ii) Arti�cial magnets were discovered in Greece.
(iii) Similar poles of a magnet repel each other.
(iv) Maximum iron �lings stick in the middle of a bar magnet when it is brought near them.
(v) Bar magnets always point towards the North-South direction.
(vi) A compass can be used to �nd the East—West direction at any place.
(vii) Rubber is a magnetic material.
Answer.(i) False
Magnets always have two poles; the north pole and the south pole. A cylindrical magnet also has two poles.
(ii) False
Arti�cial magnets were not discovered in Greece. Only natural magnets were discovered in Greece.
(iii) True
Like poles of magnets repel each other, while unlike poles of magnets attract each other. The south pole of a magnet
attracts the north pole of another magnet and repels the south pole of that magnet.
(iv) False
The amount of iron �lings that stick to a bar magnet depends on the strength of the magnet. The magnetism of a bar
magnet is maximum at its two poles and minimum in the middle. Hence, maximum iron �lings will stick at the two
ends of the magnet and minimum in the middle.
(v) True
A freely suspended magnet always points towards the North-South direction.
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Book : Science NCERT Solutions | Chapter - 13 Science
(vi) True
A magnetic compass always points towards the North—South direction.
If the North—South direction is known, then the East—West direction can also be determined. This direction is
perpendicular to the North-South direction, i.e., perpendicular to the compass needle in the same plane.
(vii) False
Rubber is not attracted by a magnet. Hence, it is a non-magnetic material.
Q3 It was observed that a pencil sharpener gets attracted by both the poles of a magnet, although its body is made of
plastic. Name a material that might have been used to make some part of it.
Answer. The blade of a pencil sharpener is made of iron. Iron is a magnetic material. Since magnets can attract
objects made of magnetic materials, a pencil sharpener gets attracted towards both poles of a magnet. Answer: The
blade of a pencil sharpener is made of iron. Iron is a magnetic material. Since magnets can attract objects made of
magnetic materials, a pencil sharpener gets attracted towards both poles of a magnet.
Q4 Column I shows different positions in which one pole of a magnet is placed near the other. Column II indicates
the resulting action between them for each situation. Fill in the blanks.
Answer. Like magnetic poles repel each other, while unlike magnetic poles attract each other.
Q5 Write any two properties of a magnet.
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(vi) True
A magnetic compass always points towards the North—South direction.
If the North—South direction is known, then the East—West direction can also be determined. This direction is
perpendicular to the North-South direction, i.e., perpendicular to the compass needle in the same plane.
(vii) False
Rubber is not attracted by a magnet. Hence, it is a non-magnetic material.
Q3 It was observed that a pencil sharpener gets attracted by both the poles of a magnet, although its body is made of
plastic. Name a material that might have been used to make some part of it.
Answer. The blade of a pencil sharpener is made of iron. Iron is a magnetic material. Since magnets can attract
objects made of magnetic materials, a pencil sharpener gets attracted towards both poles of a magnet. Answer: The
blade of a pencil sharpener is made of iron. Iron is a magnetic material. Since magnets can attract objects made of
magnetic materials, a pencil sharpener gets attracted towards both poles of a magnet.
Q4 Column I shows different positions in which one pole of a magnet is placed near the other. Column II indicates
the resulting action between them for each situation. Fill in the blanks.
Answer. Like magnetic poles repel each other, while unlike magnetic poles attract each other.
Q5 Write any two properties of a magnet.
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Book : Science NCERT Solutions | Chapter - 13 Science
Answer. Two properties of a magnet are:
(i) Magnets attract objects made of magnetic materials like iron.
(ii) Like magnetic poles repel each other, while unlike magnetic poles attract each other.
Q6 Where are the poles of a bar magnet located?
Answer. At both ends.
The north pole (N) and the south pole (S) of a bar magnet are located at its two ends (as shown in the given �gure).
Q7 A bar magnet has no markings to indicate its poles. How can you �nd out the location of the north pole?
Answer. A freely suspended bar magnet always comes to rest in the North—South direction. The north facing end of
the magnet is its north pole, and the south facing end is its south pole (as shown in the given �gure).
Hence, the unknown poles of a bar magnet can be marked by suspending it freely by a string.
Q8 You are given an iron strip.How will you make it into a magnet?
Answer. 'Touch and stroke' method can be used to make an iron strip into a magnet. For this, a bar magnet is
required. The bar magnet is moved along the length of the iron strip starting from one end to the other end (as shown
in the given �gure).
Then, the bar magnet is lifted from the other end and brought to the starting point again with the same pole of the
bar magnet. On repeating the process for at least 40 to 50 times, the iron strip will become a bar magnet with two
poles.
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Answer. Two properties of a magnet are:
(i) Magnets attract objects made of magnetic materials like iron.
(ii) Like magnetic poles repel each other, while unlike magnetic poles attract each other.
Q6 Where are the poles of a bar magnet located?
Answer. At both ends.
The north pole (N) and the south pole (S) of a bar magnet are located at its two ends (as shown in the given �gure).
Q7 A bar magnet has no markings to indicate its poles. How can you �nd out the location of the north pole?
Answer. A freely suspended bar magnet always comes to rest in the North—South direction. The north facing end of
the magnet is its north pole, and the south facing end is its south pole (as shown in the given �gure).
Hence, the unknown poles of a bar magnet can be marked by suspending it freely by a string.
Q8 You are given an iron strip.How will you make it into a magnet?
Answer. 'Touch and stroke' method can be used to make an iron strip into a magnet. For this, a bar magnet is
required. The bar magnet is moved along the length of the iron strip starting from one end to the other end (as shown
in the given �gure).
Then, the bar magnet is lifted from the other end and brought to the starting point again with the same pole of the
bar magnet. On repeating the process for at least 40 to 50 times, the iron strip will become a bar magnet with two
poles.
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Book : Science NCERT Solutions | Chapter - 13 Science
Q9 How is a compass used to �nd directions?
Answer. A compass always points towards the North-South direction. The red arrow of the compass needle indicates
its north pole. The arrow always points in the North direction (as shown in the given �gure).
If we know the North direction, then we can �nd all the other three directions at that place. If North is towards the
front, then South would be towards the back, East towards the right of North, and West towards the left of North.
Q10 A magnet was brought from different directions towards a toy boat that has been �oating on water in a tub. The
effect observed in each case is stated in Column l. Possible reasons for the observed effects are mentioned in Column
II. Match the statements given in Column I with those in Column II.
Answer.
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Q9 How is a compass used to �nd directions?
Answer. A compass always points towards the North-South direction. The red arrow of the compass needle indicates
its north pole. The arrow always points in the North direction (as shown in the given �gure).
If we know the North direction, then we can �nd all the other three directions at that place. If North is towards the
front, then South would be towards the back, East towards the right of North, and West towards the left of North.
Q10 A magnet was brought from different directions towards a toy boat that has been �oating on water in a tub. The
effect observed in each case is stated in Column l. Possible reasons for the observed effects are mentioned in Column
II. Match the statements given in Column I with those in Column II.
Answer.
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Book : Science NCERT Solutions | Chapter - 13 Science
1. Magnetic materials get attracted towards a magnet.
2. Non-magnetic materials do not get attracted towards a magnet.
3. Unlike poles of magnets attract each other.
4. Like poles of magnets repel each other.
5. Magnets always point towards the North-South direction.
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1. Magnetic materials get attracted towards a magnet.
2. Non-magnetic materials do not get attracted towards a magnet.
3. Unlike poles of magnets attract each other.
4. Like poles of magnets repel each other.
5. Magnets always point towards the North-South direction.
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Document Details
| Board / Org | NCERT |
| Exam | Class 6 |
| Type | Solution |
| Pages | 6 |
| Updated | 22 Jul 2026 |