Fun with magnets Worksheet-6

Fun with magnets Worksheet-6

1. Match the following:

Fill in the Blanks:

2. Every magnet has ________ poles.
3. An instrument with a magnet which is used to find geographical directions is called _________.
4. When two like poles of magnets are brought close to each other, they experience _________ force
5. When two unlike poles of magnets are brought close to each other, they experience _______ force.
6. ________ magnet is a U-shaped magnet.
7. Magnet that retains their properties only for a short period of time is called ________ magnet.
8. The first magnet was discovered by a Greek shepherd named ________.
9. Substances are attracted by magnets are known as _______ substances.
10. If Earth is assumed to be made of large bar magnet, then the south pole is found deep inside the _________ hemisphere of the Earth.
11. __________ is a special system of train transport system that has special arrangement of magnets that enable train to suspend and guide over the track.
12. __________ is a piece of soft iron bar with a current carrying wire wound around it.
13. Needle of a compass is a small ________ which orients in Earth’s magnetic field.

Answer Key:

1. 1-b,  2-a,  3-e,  4-c,  5-d 
2. 2/two
3. Magnetic compass
4. Repulsive
5. Attractive
6. Horseshoe/ Horse shoe
7. temporary
8. Magnets
9. Magnetic
10. Northern
11. Maglev
12. Electromagnet
13. Magnet