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Class 6 Science – Chapter 13

Fun with Magnets | NCERT Complete Notes

STAGE 0: Foundation / Basics

What is this Chapter About?

This chapter introduces magnets, their properties, and how magnets are useful in our daily life. It also explains magnetic and non-magnetic materials.

Why Should We Learn This Chapter?

  • To understand what magnets are
  • To know how magnets attract materials
  • To learn simple rules of magnetism

Basic Meaning

Magnet: An object that attracts certain materials like iron.

STAGE 1: Complete Chapter Explanation

Magnetic and Non-Magnetic Materials

  • Magnetic materials: Iron, steel, nickel
  • Non-magnetic materials: Wood, plastic, rubber

Types of Magnets

  • Bar magnet
  • Horseshoe magnet
  • Ring magnet

Poles of a Magnet

Every magnet has two ends called poles:

  • North pole
  • South pole

Properties of Magnets

  • Like poles repel each other
  • Unlike poles attract each other
  • Magnetic force is strongest at poles

Finding Directions Using a Magnet

A freely suspended magnet always rests in the North-South direction.

Care of Magnets

  • Do not drop magnets
  • Keep magnets away from electronic devices
  • Store magnets properly using keepers

STAGE 2: NCERT Textbook Questions & Answers

Q1. Name two magnetic materials.
Answer: Iron and steel.

Q2. What happens when two like poles are brought together?
Answer: They repel each other.

Q3. Name the two poles of a magnet.
Answer: North pole and South pole.

Q4. How can you find directions using a magnet?
Answer: A freely suspended magnet always points in the North-South direction.

STAGE 3: Previous Exam Questions & Answers

Previous Exam Question:
Write any three properties of magnets.

Answer:
Magnets attract magnetic materials. Like poles repel and unlike poles attract. Magnetic force is strongest at the poles.

Exam Insight:
Questions on poles of magnets and magnetic materials are commonly asked in exams.


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1. Food – Where Does It Come From?
2. Components of Food
3. Fibre to Fabric
4. Sorting Materials into Groups
5. Separation of Substances
6. Changes Around Us
7. Getting to Know Plants
8. Body Movements
9. The Living Organisms and Their Surroundings
10. Motion and Measurement of Distances
11. Light, Shadows and Reflections
12. Electricity and Circuits
13. Fun with Magnets
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• Magnets attract iron
• Like poles repel
• Magnet points North-South

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Chapter 1: Components of Food

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Chapter 2: Fibre to Fabric

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Chapter 3: Sorting Materials into Groups

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Chapter 4: Separation of Substances

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Chapter 5: Changes Around Us

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Chapter 6: Getting to Know Plants

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Chapter 7: Body Movements

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Chapter 8: Living Organisms and Their Surroundings

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Chapter 9: Motion and Measurement of Distances

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Chapter 10: Light, Shadows and Reflections

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Chapter 11: Electricity and Circuits

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Chapter 12: Fun with Magnets

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