Question

Question 15

Describe the steps involved in magnetising an iron strip with the help of a magnet.

Answer 1

An iron strip can be magnetised temporarily by rubbing it with a magnet.

Steps involved in magnetising an iron strip are:
(i) Take an iron strip which is to be magnetised.
(ii) Keep it on a wooden table.
(iii) Hold one end of the bar magnet with your hand and keep the other end of the bar magnet near the edge of the iron strip.
(iv) Without lifting, move it along the length of iron strip till you reach the other edge.
(v) After reaching the end of the iron strip, lift the bar magnet and bring it to the same position and repeat the process again and again.