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1. 1.

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   1. Magnet attracts ___________ (iron/wood).
   2. Every magnet has ___________ (two/three) poles.
   3. Magnetic forces are the strongest at the ___________ (poles/middle) of the magnet.
   4. When like poles are brought close to each other, they ___________ (repel/attract).
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   1. iron
   2. two
   3. poles
   4. repel
2. 2.

   Say T for the true statement and F for the false one.

   1. Not all objects are attracted to magnets.
   2. The north pole and the south pole of a magnet always come in pairs.
   3. The magnetic compass always points in the East-West direction.
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   1. True
   2. True
   3. False The magnetic compass always points in the Nort...
3. 3.

   Write T for the true statement and F for the false one. Correct the false statement(s).

   1. Temporary magnets retain their magnetic properties for a long period of time.
   2. Permanent magnets are made from mixtures of iron, cobalt, and nickel.
   3. A magnet may lose its properties if it is dropped from a great height.
   4. Bar magnets should not be stored in pairs.
   5. Magnets can be used for picking up substances made of wood in a scrapyard.
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   1. False Temporary magnets lose their magnetic properties quick...
   2. ...
   3. ...
   4. False Bar magnets should be stored in pairs with opposit...
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4. 4.

   Choose the correct option.

   1. How many poles does a magnet have?
      1. One
      2. Two
      3. Three
      4. There is no limit to the number of poles
   2. A magnetic compass is generally used
      1. to draw a circle
      2. to make other magnets
      3. to find directions
      4. to attract iron
   3. The north pole of a magnet will attract
      1. the north pole of another magnet
      2. the south pole of another magnet
      3. any pole of another magnet
      4. none of these options
   4. The Earth acts like a giant
      1. horseshoe magnet
      2. bar magnet
      3. electromagnet
      4. the does not act like a magnet at all
   5. Which of the following materials is mot appropriate to mage a good temporary magnet?
      1. Iron
      2. Cotton
      3. Glass
      4. Wood
5. 5.

   Fill in the blanks with the correct words.

   1. Only ___________ (magnetic/non-magnetic) materials are attracted by magnets.
   2. Like poles of two magnets ___________ (attract/repel) each other.
   3. A magnet that retains its properties for a very long period of time is called ___________ (electro/permanent) magnet.
   4. A horseshoe magnet should be stored with a piece of ___________ (plastic/iron) across its poles.
   5. A ___________ (credit card/magnetic compass) is a device used to find directions.
6. 6.

   Write two examples for each of the following.

   1. Magnetic materials
   2. Non-magnetic materials
   3. Devices that use magnets