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1. 1.

   Choose the correct option.

   1. An example of a magnetic material is
      1. wool
      2. wood
      3. iron
      4. cotton
   2. Magnets can be made in the shape of
      1. horse shoe
      2. bar
      3. ring
      4. all of these
   3. When two magnets are brought close to each other, they will experience a force of attraction if the north pole of one magnet faces
      1. the north pole of the other
      2. the south pole of the other
      3. there is no attraction between poles of a magnet
      4. the middle point
   4. A freely suspended magnet aligns itself in the geographical
      1. North-East direction
      2. South-West direction
      3. South-East direction
      4. North-South direction
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   1. (c) iron
   2. (d) all of these
   3. (b) the south pole of the other
   4. (d) N
2. 2.

   Write T for the true statement and F for the false one. Correct the false statement(s).

   1. Magnets can be made to have only one pole.
   2. A magnetic compass can be used to find directions.
   3. It is possible to magnetize an iron needle with the help of a magnet.
   4. Bar magnets should be stored in pairs with like poles alongside each other.
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   1. F Magnets always have two poles
   2. T
   3. T
   4. F Bar magnets should be sto...
3. 3.

   Write one word for the following.

   1. A magnetic instrument used to find directions.
   2. When like poles of two magnets are brought close to each other, they experience this force.
   3. Magnets that retain their property only for a short period of time.
   4. Magnets that retain their property for a long period of time.
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   1. Compass
   2. Repulsive force
   3. Temporary magnets
   4. Permanent magnets
4. 4.

   Name the part of a bar magnet where the magnetic force is the weakest.

5. 5.

   Name two materials that will not be attracted by a magnet.

6. 6.

   What are permanent magnets?