NCERT Solutions Class 6 Science Chapter 10 Fun with Magnets

In class 6 science chapter 13 fun with magnets, students will learn about the magnetic force, including what it is and how it works. Class 6 science chapter 13 focuses on real-world applications of magnets: using a compass, refrigerator magnets, and toys with magnetism, which allows students to understand the importance of magnetism in their lives.

The NCERT Solutions class 6 science give clear sequential explanations which makes the understanding of a large number of theoretical considerations presented in the chapter more comprehensive. Also, the solutions have neat diagrams to explain magnetic fields, poles or any experimental setting which helps the student to develop a more graphic understanding about the concepts. Regular practice with class 6 science fun with magnets question answer does not only enhance the ways of solving problems but also actually gets the answer more accurate in order to get better marks in the exam. Also, a number of questions in the final exam come from the NCERT textbook, so it is advisable for students to practice with these solutions consistently.

DISCLAIMER: "This page follows the old NCERT Class 6 Science syllabus. For updated solutions based on the 2025-26 syllabus, refer to NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Science Chapter 10 - Living Creatures: Exploring Their Characteristics."

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2.0NCERT Questions with Solutions Class 6 Science Chapter 10 - Detailed Solution

• Fill in the blanks in the following. (i) Artificial magnets are made in different shapes such as and . (ii) The materials which are attracted towards a magnet are called . (iii) Paper is not a material. (iv) In older days, sailors used to find direction by suspending a piece of _. (v) A magnet always has poles. Solution (i) Artificial magnets are made in different shapes such as bar magnet, horse shoe and cylindrical. (ii) The materials which are attracted towards a magnet are called magnetic materials. (iii) Paper is not a magnetic material. (iv) In older days, sailors used to find direction by suspending a piece of magnet. (v) A magnet always has two poles.
• State whether the following statements are true or false. (i) A cylindrical magnet has only one pole. (ii) Artificial magnets were discovered in Greece. (iii) Similar poles of a magnet repel each other. (iv) Maximum iron filings stick in the middle of a bar magnet when it is brought near them. (v) Bar magnets always point towards North-South direction. (vi) A compass can be used to find EastWest direction at any place. (vii) Rubber is a magnetic material. Solution (i) False All type of magnets have two poles i.e. north pole and south pole. (ii) False Only natural magnet also known as magnetite was discovered in Greece. (iii) True Like poles of a magnet repel each other and the unlike poles of magnet attract each other. (iv) False The poles of a bar magnet have the strongest magnetic force. When the iron filings are sprinkled near the magnet, most of them stick at the poles of the magnet. (v) True When the magnet is suspended freely, it aligns itself to the northsouth direction. (vi) True The needle of the magnetic compass points in the north direction because it aligns in the direction of earth's magnetic field. Since a compass needle points north, it can be used to tell north, east, south and west. (vii) False Rubber is a non-magnetic material as it does not get attracted towards the magnet when brought near it.
• It was observed that a pencil sharpener gets attracted by both the poles of a magnet although its body is made of plastic. Name a material that might have been used to make some part of it. Solution The blade of a pencil sharpener is made of iron. Iron is a magnetic material. Since magnets can attract objects made of magnetic materials, a pencil sharpener gets attracted towards both the poles of a magnet.
• Column I shows different positions in which one pole of a magnet is placed near that of the other. Column II indicates the resulting action between them for each situation. Fill in the blanks.

Solution

• Write any two properties of a magnet.
• Solution Properties of a magnet (i) It attracts object made of iron, nickel or cobalt. (ii) It directs in north-south direction when suspended freely.
• Where are the poles of a bar magnet located? Solution The poles of a bar magnet are located on two ends of the bar magnet.
• A bar magnet has no markings to indicate its poles. How would you find out near which end is its north pole located? Solution To find out the north pole of the bar magnet it is hanged freely with the help of a thread. The end pointing to north is the north of the magnet. This happens because when a bar magnet is suspended freely, it aligns itself to the north-south direction. It happens because the bar magnet aligns in the direction of the Earth's magnetic field.
• You are given an iron strip. How will you make it into a magnet? Solution Take a rectangular piece of iron. Place it on the table. Now take a bar magnet and place one of its poles near one edge of the bar of iron. Without lifting the bar magnet, move it along the length of the iron bar till you reach the other end. Now, lift the magnet and bring the pole (the same pole you started with) to the same point of the iron bar from which you began. Move the magnet again along the iron bar in the same direction as you did before. Repeat this process about 50-60 times. Now bring a awl pin near the iron bar. If iron bar attracts the pin, it means it has become a magnet.

• Making your own magnet
• How is a compass used to find directions? Solution The needle of the magnetic compass points in the north direction because it aligns in the direction of Earth's magnetic field. Since a compass needle points north, it can be used to tell north, east, south and west as shown in the figure below.

• A magnet was brought from different directions towards a toy boat that has been floating in water in a tub. Affect observed in each case is stated in Column I, Possible reasons for the observed affects are mentioned in Column II. Match the statements given in Column I with those in Column II.

Solution (i) (d) If the boat gets attracted towards the magnet then it is made up of magnetic material as only magnetic materials get attracted towards the magnet. (ii) (e) If the boat is not affected by the magnet then it is made up of non-magnetic material as non-magnetic materials do not get attracted towards the magnet. (iii) (b) If the boat move towards the magnet when the north pole of the magnet is brought near its head then the boat is fitted with a magnet with south pole towards its head as the north pole attracts the south pole. (iv) (a) If the boat moves away from the magnet when the north pole of the magnet is brought near its head then the boat is fitted with a magnet with north pole towards its head as the north pole repels the north pole. (v) (c) Magnets always points towards the north-south direction thus boat floats without changing its direction.

3.0What Will Students Learn in Chapter 10: Fun with Magnets?

• Students will understand the difference between magnetic and non-magnetic materials, identifying examples of each.
• This chapter looks at basic properties of magnets such as the fact that they have north and south poles, and areas of the same pole repel while different poles attract.
• Students will be able to understand the idea of magnetic field and its formation around a permanent magnet. They will also learn how to use iron filling to visualize magnetic fields.
• In this chapter, the effects and uses of magnets are described in detail, the use of compasses to navigate, the use of magnets in the refrigerator door to avoid opening on its own and games and toys do show the relevance of magnets in our daily lives.
• Students will be able to participate in the practical experiments, where they will learn how magnets work, in order to connect with theories learned inside class.
• The chapter highlights the occurrence of natural magnets and explains about the importance of the magnetic pull of the earth.