MAGNETISM GRADE 9

FILL

IN

THE

BLANKS

WITH

3. Explain the ways to magnetise

APPROPRIATE WORDS

an iron object.

1. Iron, cobalt, nickel and some

4. Draw the magnetic field lines

alloys of iron oxide are called ...

between the magnets when they

materials.

are placed as shown below.

2. Like poles ... each other and

unlike poles ... each other.
3.

Magnets

which

magnetism

lose

their

immediately

are

called ... magnets.

uses of magnets.

4. If a magnet is brought close to

a

piece

of

magnetises

iron,
the

the
iron

magnet
by

...

method.
5. Magnetic materials such as
iron, nickel, cobalt and alnico can
be turned into magnets by the
methods of ..., ... and ... .
ANSWER THE QUESTIONS
1. What is a magnet? Where was
it first found?
2.

Sketch

diagram

showing

magnetic field lines around a Ushaped magnet.

5. Give some examples of the

MAGNETISM GRADE 9

Short Answer
Use the diagram to answer each question.

1. What type of magnet is magnet A?

.
2. What is each end of magnet A called?
.
3. What is each curved line around magnet A called?
.
4. Based on the direction of the lines around magnet A, where are the
. north and south magnetic poles? Explain
5. Which pair of magnets is arranged so that like poles are placed near
. each other?
6. Which pair of magnets is arranged so that opposite poles are placed
. near each other?