Q1
What materials do magnets attract?
AIron, cobalt, nickel
BWood and plastic
CGlass and rubber
DPaper and cloth
SSCClass 6 (SSC)Science (सामान्य विज्ञान)Ch 10 · Topic 1
Into the Magical World of Magnets
Magnets have the ability to attract certain metals and have two poles, and understanding magnetism helps explain many everyday devices.
Core concept
Magnets attract magnetic materials like iron, cobalt, and nickel, but do not attract non-magnetic materials like wood or plastic.
How it works
Every magnet has two poles - north and south - with like poles repelling each other and unlike poles attracting each other.
Why it matters
A magnetic field is the area around a magnet where its magnetic force can be felt, often visualised using iron filings.
Key detail
Magnets are used in many devices, including compasses, electric motors, refrigerator doors, and speakers, showing their practical importance.
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• Magnets attract iron, cobalt, nickel.
• They don't attract wood, plastic.
• Every magnet has 2 poles: north, south.
• Like poles repel; unlike poles attract.
• Magnetic field: area of magnetic force.
• Visualised using iron filings.
• Magnets used in compasses, motors, speakers.
• This shows their practical importance.