Question 4
Column I shows different positions in which one pole of a magnet is placed near that of the other. Column II indicates the resulting action between them for each situation. Fill in the blanks.
Column IColumn IIN−N……N−……AttractionS−N…………−SRepulsion
A magnet was brought from different directions towards a toy boat that has been floating on water in a tub. The effect observed in each case is stated in Column I. Possible reasons for the observed effects are mentioned in Column II. Match the statements given in Column I with those in Column II.
S. No
Column I
Column II
1.
Boat gets attracted towards the magnet
Boat is fitted with a magnet with the north pole towards its head
2.
Boat is not affected by the magnet
Boat is fitted with a magnet with the south pole towards its head
3.
Boat moves towards the magnet when the north pole of the magnet is brought near its head
Boat has a small magnet fixed along its length
4.
Boat moves away from the magnet when the north pole is brought near its head
Boat is made of magnetic material
5.
Boat floats without changing its direction
Boat is made of a non-magnetic material