Chapter 4 Exploring Magnets Worksheet

Worksheet Solutions: Exploring Magnets

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: Which of the following materials is magnetic?
(a) Wood
(b) Plastic
(c) Iron
(d) Glass
Ans: (c) Iron

Q2: What are the two poles of a magnet called?
(a) North and South
(b) East and West
(c) Up and Down
(d) Left and Right
Ans: (a) North and South

Q3: What happens when two North poles of magnets are brought together?
(a) They attract each other
(b) They repel each other
(c) They stick together
(d) Nothing happens
Ans: (b) They repel each other

Q4: In which device is a magnetized needle used to find directions?
(a) Barometer
(b) Thermometer
(c) Compass
(d) Altimeter
Ans: (c) Compass

Q5: Which of the following is a non-magnetic material?
(a) Cobalt
(b) Nickel
(c) Rubber
(d) Iron
Ans: (c) Rubber

Fill in the Blanks

Q1: Magnets can attract materials such as __________.
Ans: iron

Q2: A freely suspended magnet aligns itself in the __________ direction.
Ans: north-south

Q3: The __________ of a magnet is where the magnetic force is strongest.
Ans: poles

Q4: The ancient Indian navigation tool was called __________.
Ans: Matsya-Yantra

Q5: Non-magnetic materials include __________, plastic, and glass.
Ans: wood

True or False

Q1: A magnet can have only one pole.
Ans: False

Q2: Iron, nickel, and cobalt are examples of magnetic materials.
Ans: True

Q3: A magnetic compass uses the Earth’s magnetic field to find directions.
Ans: True

Q4: Like poles of two magnets attract each other.
Ans: False

Q5: The North pole of a magnet is usually painted blue.
Ans: False

Match the Following

Ans: