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Attraction and Repulsion between Magnets

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why the directive property of a magnet is used to make compass?

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The directive property of magnet is used to make compass because earth has its own magnetic field and north and south poles. So, when a magnet is held free, it interacts with earth's magnetic field and point in the particular direction no matter where you are.

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Q. Study the given statements and identify the correct statements.
(i) A magnetic compass is used to show the directions.
(ii) The needle of a magnetic compass is magnetic.
(iii) The needle of a magnetic compass always aligns with the north and the south directions of the earth.

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(a) Distinguish between the two methods of making artificial magnets.

(b) Which substances are used for making electromagnets?

(c) Write a note on 'magnetic field'.

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(e) Explain with the help of a diagram how the intensity and direction of the magnetic field of a bar magnet can be determined.

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