Exploring Magnets Class 6 Long Question Answer

Exploring Magnets Class 6 Long Question Answer

Exploring Magnets Class 6 Long Question Answer

Question 1.

Describe a compass.

Answer:

A compass is usually a small box with a glass cover on it. A magnetised needle is pivoted inside the box, which can rotate freely. The compass also has a dial with directions marked on it. The compass is kept at the place where we wish to know the directions. Its needle indicates the north-south direction when it comes to rest.. The compass is then rotated until the north and south marked on the dial are at the two ends of the needle. To identify the north-pole of the magnetic needle, it is usually painted in different colours.

Question 2.

How can you make a magnet ?

Answer:

A rectangular piece of iron is laid on a table. One edge of a bar magnet is placed on one end of iron bar. Without lifting the bar magnet is moved along the length of the iron bar to the other end. The process is repeated 30-40 times keeping the ends of magnet and iron bar same. The iron bar turns into magnet.