CBSE Class 6 Science Exploring Magnets (Class 6 NCERT New) Quiz 7

1. What is the main purpose of Table 4.1 in the learning material?

A To identify materials attracted by a magnet B To measure the length of objects C To record the color of objects D To list the uses of magnets

2. If you want to test whether an eraser is attracted by a magnet, which column in Table 4.1 would you use to record your result?

A Material which the object is made of B Name of the object C Attracted by the magnet (Observation) D Attracted by the magnet (Prediction)

3. What are materials that are attracted towards a magnet called?

A Non-magnetic materials B Magnetic materials C Plastic materials D Wooden materials

4. According to the activity described, where do most iron filings stick on a bar magnet?

A In the middle of the magnet B Near the ends of the magnet C All over the magnet equally D Only on one side of the magnet

5. What are the two poles of a magnet called?

A North pole and South pole B East pole and West pole C Top pole and Bottom pole D Positive pole and Negative pole

6. Is it possible to obtain a magnet with a single pole?

A No, a magnet always has both North and South poles B Yes, you can have a single North pole C Yes, you can have a single South pole D Yes, if you break the magnet into very small pieces

7. Why do we mark the position of the ends of the magnet on the ground in the experiment?

A To find the direction along which the magnet comes to rest B To measure the length of the magnet C To check if the magnet is broken D To see if the magnet is heavy

8. If you know where the Sun rises or sets, how can this help you in the magnet experiment?

A It helps you locate East or West and thus the direction along which the magnet rests B It helps you measure the strength of the magnet C It helps you find the temperature of the room D It helps you determine the color of the magnet

9. Suppose you rotate the suspended magnet and let it come to rest again. What should you observe?

A The magnet will rest along the same line as before B The magnet will rest in a random direction each time C The magnet will stop working D The magnet will break into pieces

10. What is the end of a magnet that points towards the north direction called?

A North pole of the magnet B South pole of the magnet C East pole of the magnet D West pole of the magnet