What are the types of magnets? Give example.

Explanation

(i) Magnets are classified into natural magnets and artificial magnets.
(ii) For example, iron, cobalt, nickel, etc. are natural magnets.
(iii) Strengths of natural magnets are very weak and the shapes of the magnet are irregular.
(iv) Artificial magnets are made by us in order to have desired shape and strength.
(v) If the magnet is in the form of rectangular shape or cylindrical shape, then it is known as bar magnet.