ICSE Class 6 Physics - Magnetism - Test 2 (Intermediate)
1. When a magnet is brought near iron pins, the pins stick to it because:
A. Iron is transparent
B. Iron is a magnetic material
C. Iron produces light
2. A magnet is brought near a plastic comb. The comb will:
A. Always stick strongly to the magnet
B. Turn into iron
C. Not be attracted by the magnet
3. Which object is most likely to be attracted by a magnet?
A. Steel paper clip
B. Rubber band
C. Glass marble
4. When iron filings are sprinkled near a bar magnet, most filings collect near the:
A. Centre only
B. Ends of the magnet
C. Colour label
5. The middle part of a bar magnet usually attracts iron filings:
A. More strongly than the poles
B. With no relation to magnetism
C. Less strongly than the poles
6. If the south poles of two magnets are brought close, they will:
A. Repel each other
B. Attract each other
C. Lose all magnetism immediately
7. A north pole is brought near a south pole. What will happen?
A. They will always repel
B. They will attract
C. They will become wooden pieces
8. A compass helps travellers find direction because its needle:
A. Always points towards water
B. Measures temperature
C. Aligns in the north-south direction
9. A freely suspended magnet settles in a particular direction because:
A. Earth acts like a huge magnet
B. Air always pushes it east
C. It becomes non-magnetic
10. A magnet pulls an iron nail from a small distance. This shows that magnetic force:
A. Needs direct contact always
B. Can act at a distance
C. Is the same as sound
11. A magnet attracts iron filings through a thin sheet of paper. This shows magnetic force can act:
A. Only in water
B. Only after heating
C. Through some materials
12. To separate iron filings mixed with sand, we should use a:
A. Magnet
B. Thermometer
C. Measuring cylinder
13. A copper coin is placed near a bar magnet. It will usually:
A. Stick strongly to the magnet
B. Not be attracted
C. Become a compass needle
14. A material is called magnetic if it:
A. Allows light to pass through
B. Floats on water
C. Is attracted by a magnet
15. The magnetic field around a magnet is strongest near its:
A. Poles
B. Middle label
C. Shadow
16. Which of the following is a shape of magnet?
A. Water magnet only
B. Ring magnet
C. Paper magnet only
17. A magnetic compass is mainly used to find:
A. Temperature
B. Weight
C. Direction
18. A common use of magnets at home is in:
A. Refrigerator door strips
B. Drinking water only
C. Plain cotton cloth
19. Which pair is correctly matched?
A. Wood - magnetic
B. Iron - magnetic
C. Plastic - magnetic
20. If a bar magnet is broken into two pieces, each piece will have:
A. Only a north pole
B. Only a south pole
C. Both north and south poles