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What did Paheli and Boojho witness at the junk yard?
What did Paheli and Boojho witness at the junk yard?
- A crane picking up iron pieces from the junk heap (correct)
- A truck dumping more waste onto the heap
- A bulldozer moving waste material around
- A group of workers sorting through the junk
Where are magnets commonly found in everyday items?
Where are magnets commonly found in everyday items?
- Inside shoes and socks
- On the roof of houses
- Inside pencil boxes and pin holders (correct)
- Underneath tables and chairs
Where is it said that magnets were first discovered?
Where is it said that magnets were first discovered?
- Ancient Greece by a shepherd named Magnes (correct)
- Renaissance Italy by an artist named Leonardo
- Prehistoric Africa by a tribal chief named Kofi
- Medieval China by a monk named Xuanzang
What is the reason behind stickers remaining attached to iron surfaces like almirahs or refrigerator doors?
What is the reason behind stickers remaining attached to iron surfaces like almirahs or refrigerator doors?
What did Paheli and Boojho immediately realize when they saw the crane picking up iron from the junk yard?
What did Paheli and Boojho immediately realize when they saw the crane picking up iron from the junk yard?
What did the shepherd Magnes use while taking his herd of sheep and goats to the nearby mountains for grazing?
What did the shepherd Magnes use while taking his herd of sheep and goats to the nearby mountains for grazing?
What is the name given to rocks having the property of attracting iron?
What is the name given to rocks having the property of attracting iron?
What was attached to the end of the shepherd's stick?
What was attached to the end of the shepherd's stick?
What is the process of making magnets from pieces of iron known as?
What is the process of making magnets from pieces of iron known as?
What type of magnet is shown in Fig.13.4?
What type of magnet is shown in Fig.13.4?
What property do certain rocks have, as mentioned in the text?
What property do certain rocks have, as mentioned in the text?
What did people name naturally occurring materials that attract iron?
What did people name naturally occurring materials that attract iron?
What was tested with the 'Magnes stick' according to the text?
What was tested with the 'Magnes stick' according to the text?
What trick is involved in Activity 1 according to the text?
What trick is involved in Activity 1 according to the text?
'Effect of magnet - a paper clip hanging in air' is shown in which figure?
'Effect of magnet - a paper clip hanging in air' is shown in which figure?
What material was used to fix the plastic or paper cup on a stand in Activity 1?
What material was used to fix the plastic or paper cup on a stand in Activity 1?
Study Notes
Observations at the Junk Yard
- Paheli and Boojho witnessed a crane picking up iron scrap from the junkyard, highlighting the use of magnets in industrial settings.
Common Uses of Magnets
- Magnets are commonly found in everyday items like refrigerators, almirahs, and various appliances, due to their ability to stick to iron surfaces.
Discovery of Magnets
- Magnets are believed to have been first discovered in the region of Magnesia, an area in ancient Greece known for its naturally magnetic rocks.
Stickers and Iron Surfaces
- Stickers remain attached to iron surfaces like almirahs or refrigerator doors due to magnetic forces that create a strong bond between the sticker and the iron.
Insight from Junk Yard Observation
- Boojho and Paheli immediately realized that the crane utilized magnets to effectively pick up heavy iron scrap, showcasing the practical application of magnetism.
Shepherd Magnes’ Tools
- The shepherd Magnes employed a stick with magnetic properties while taking his herd of sheep and goats for grazing in the mountains.
Magnetic Rocks
- Rocks that possess the property of attracting iron are called lodestones, which are a type of naturally occurring magnet.
Shepherd's Stick
- At the end of the shepherd's stick was a magnet, which helped him manage his herd.
Magnetization Process
- The process of making magnets from pieces of iron involves techniques such as stroking the iron with a magnet, known as magnetization.
Type of Magnet
- A permanent magnet is depicted in Fig. 13.4, notable for its ability to maintain its magnetic properties over time.
Properties of Certain Rocks
- Certain rocks naturally possess the ability to attract iron, a characteristic that has been recognized throughout history.
Naming of Magnetic Materials
- People historically named naturally occurring materials that attract iron as magnets, which is derived from the name of the region, Magnesia.
Testing with the 'Magnes Stick'
- The effectiveness of the 'Magnes stick' was tested to demonstrate its ability to attract iron objects, proving the principles of magnetism in action.
Activity 1 Trick
- The trick involved in Activity 1 focuses on demonstrating the effect of magnetism by making a paper clip hang in the air using careful alignment and positioning.
Materials Used in Activity 1
- A plastic or paper cup was fixed onto a stand using materials such as a magnet or tape, which allowed for hands-on experimentation with magnetic properties.
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Test your knowledge of magnetic properties with this fun quiz. Explore concepts like the attraction of iron junk to a magnet and the phenomenon of objects sticking together due to magnetic forces.
