One mark Questions

Q1

How can you show that iron nail is a magnetic material?

Answer:

A magnet is brought close to the iron nail. Iron nails get attracted to the magnet and stick to it. So, we can say that iron nail is a magnetic material.

Q2

Natural magnets were discovered in which country?

Answer:

Natural magnets were discovered in Greece.

Q3

The natural magnet is also known as ----------

Answer:

Lodestone.

Q4

In which direction does a suspendedmagnet come to rest?

Answer:

Magnet comes to rest in N-S(North-south) direction.