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PEARSON IIT JEE FOUNDATION-MAGNETISM -Short answer type question
  1. Write short notes on the earth's magnetic field.

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  2. Define terrestrial magnetism.

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  3. Give two properties of lines of force.

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  4. How are the molecular magnets of a magnet affected, when the magnet is...

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  5. Magnetic lines of force intersect each other .

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  6. Draw the lines of force due to two bar magnets, north pole of one faci...

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  7. Why does north pole of a magnet points towards geographical north ?

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  8. Draw a neat diagram of lines of force around two bar magnets placed as...

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  9. Give details regarding angle of inclination and declination.

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  10. Explain why artificial magnets are preferred to natural magnets.

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  11. How can a magnet be demagnetized ?

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  12. Explain why ferromagnetic substances are used to make permanent magnet...

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  13. The angle of dip increases as we move from

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  14. Write short notes on magneic keepers.

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  15. consider the following statement A and B , and select the correct choi...

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  16. What properties of magnetic substance are explained on the basis of mo...

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  17. Draw the lines of force of a bar magnet neglecting the earth's magneti...

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  18. In double touch method of magnetization what is the polarity of the e...

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  19. List the properties of magnetic lines of force.

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  20. Draw the lines of force due to two bar magnets, the north pole of one ...

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