Question

Which of the following is/are the properties of a magnet?

• A. None of these
• B. Exert an attractive or repulsive force on other magnets
• C. Have an effect on electrical conductors when the magnet and conductor are moving in relation to each other
• D. Attract certain materials - such as iron, nickel, cobalt, certain steels and other alloys

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A

None of these

B

Exert an attractive or repulsive force on other magnets

C

Have an effect on electrical conductors when the magnet and conductor are moving in relation to each other

- A magnet exerts an attractive or repulsive force on other magnets and attractive force on some materials such as iron, nickel, cobalt, certain steels and other alloys called magnetic materials.

- A magnet has an effect on an electrical conductor when the magnet and the electrical conductor move relative to each other.

- A magnet always points in North - South direction. North pole points towards north whereas south pole points towards south direction.