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Question
Write the answer in your word.
Write the properties of a magnet.
Solution
Properties of a magnet are the following:
- A magnet has two poles known as North-Pole and South-Pole.
- A magnet, when suspended freely, always rests in north-south direction.
- A magnet has attractive properties, i.e., it always attracts magnetic materials towards it.
- Like poles of magnets repel each other, whereas unlike poles attract each other.
- The two poles of a magnet are inseparable. It means that when a magnet is cut into two parts, two independent magnets are formed.
- The magnetic force of a magnet is concentrated at its two poles.
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