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Chapter-4 Exploring Magnets — Online MCQ Test

Q: What are the two ends of a magnet called?

Answer: A. Poles — The two ends of a magnet are called poles - the North pole and the South pole.

Q: Which pole of a magnet is attracted to the Earth's North Pole?

Answer: B. South pole — The South pole of a magnet is attracted to Earth's North Pole because opposite poles attract each other.

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Chapter-4 Exploring Magnets — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

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What are the two ends of a magnet called?

A. Poles ✓
B. Points
C. Edges
D. Terminals

Answer: A. Poles
The two ends of a magnet are called poles - the North pole and the South pole.

Which pole of a magnet is attracted to the Earth's North Pole?

A. North pole
B. South pole ✓
C. Both poles equally
D. Neither pole

Answer: B. South pole
The South pole of a magnet is attracted to Earth's North Pole because opposite poles attract each other.

If a magnet is broken into two pieces, what happens?

A. Both pieces lose their magnetic properties
B. Each piece becomes a separate magnet with its own poles ✓
C. Only one piece remains magnetic
D. The magnetic properties cannot be determined

Answer: B. Each piece becomes a separate magnet with its own poles
When a magnet is broken, each piece becomes a new magnet with its own North and South poles.

What would happen to a compass needle if it were placed inside a strong magnetic field?

A. It would stop moving completely
B. It would align with that magnetic field instead of Earth's field ✓
C. It would spin continuously
D. It would point towards the ground

Answer: B. It would align with that magnetic field instead of Earth's field
In a strong magnetic field, the compass needle aligns with that field's direction rather than Earth's magnetic field.

A scientist observes that when magnet A's North pole approaches magnet B's North pole, they repel. When magnet A is flipped 180°, they attract. What can be concluded?

A. Magnet B must be non-magnetic
B. Magnet B has a South pole opposite to where North pole was ✓
C. One of the magnets is defective
D. The distance between them changed

Answer: B. Magnet B has a South pole opposite to where North pole was
This behavior confirms that magnet B is a normal dipole magnet with both poles, showing attraction when opposite poles face each other.