FRANK Solutions for Class 9 Physics Chapter 8 - Electricity and Magnetism - Magnestism

Chapter 8 - Electricity and Magnetism - Magnestism Exercise 320

Question 1

What is a natural magnet? State three properties of a magnet.

Solution 1

Natural magnet is the deposits of the iron ore which has the attracting property of iron The properties of natural magnet are :
(i) The magnet has the directive property, when it is suspended freely , it always come in north-south direction.
(ii) A magnet attracts magnetic substances like iron, steel etc. so, it has the attractive poperty.
(iii) Like poles repels each other while unlike poles attract each other in magnet.

Question 2

What do you mean by the term lines of magnetic field?

Solution 2

The lines of the magnetic field are the continuous curve such that the tangent drawn at any point gives the direction of magnetic field at that point.

Question 3

What is a lodestone?

Solution 3

The natural magnet which was used for the navigation by the mariners is called lodestone.

Question 4

What is the use of a magnetic compass?

Solution 4

Magnetic compass is used to draw the magnetic field of lines around the magnet.

Question 5

Magnetic field lines intersect each other, if yes, why?

Solution 5

No, Magnetic field of lines cannot intersect each other.

Question 6

Solution 6

Question 7

Describe a simple experiment to demonstrate that like poles repel each other while unlike poles attract.

Solution 7

The simple experiment to show that like poles repel while unlike poles attract each other is : Suspend a bar magnet and allow it to freely rotate. When it will come to rest, it will point towards the north south direction. Now, bring the N pole of second magnet near the North pole of the suspended magnet , we will see repulsion between the two magnets. But, if we bring south pole of second magnet near the north pole of suspended magnet then we will observe attraction. So, we can say like poles repel while unlike poles attract.

Question 8

How will you plot the magnetic field lines by using a small compass needle?

Solution 8

The directions indicated by the needle of compass will help to draw the magnetic lines of force.

Question 9

What do you mean by the term neutral point?

Solution 9

Neutral points are the points where the magnetic field of magnet has the magnitude equal to the magnitude of earth's magnetic field but in opposite direction.

Question 10

What is the significance of a neutral point?

Solution 10

Neutral points help in finding the magnitude and direction of earth's magnetic field at that particular point.

Question 11

What is the resultant magnetic field at a neutral point?

Solution 11

The resultant magnetic field at neutral point is zero.

Question 12

What is an artificial magnet? Why do we need artificial magnets?

Solution 12

Artificial magnets are the magnets which are formed by bringing the natural magnet near it The artificial magnets have the high retentivity means they remains magnetized for the long period of time and that is why they are used for making strong electromagnets.

Question 13

What do you understand by poles of a magnet?

Solution 13

The magnetic forces appear to be concentrated at the near ends of the magnet. These points are called the magnetic poles.

Question 14

How will you test whether a given rod is made of iron or copper?

Solution 14

Bring the rod near the magnet, iron rod will get attract towards the magnet while copper will not.

Question 15

How will you test the polarity of a magnet?

Solution 15

Suspend a magnet freely; it will always point towards the north -south direction. The pole of the magnet which point towards the north is called north pole and the pole which point towards south is called south pole.

Question 16

Define the terms:
(i) Magnetic axis
(ii) Poles of a magnet
(iii) Effective length of a magnet

Solution 16

Magnetic axis : The imaginary line joining the poles of the magnet is called magnetic axis.
Poles of the Magnet: The points of the magnet where the attraction appears to be maximum are called poles of the magnet.
Effective Length of the magnet: The distance between the poles of magnet is the effective length of magnet.

Question 17

You are given two similar bars; one is a soft iron and the other is a magnet. How will you distinguish between them without using any other magnet or bar?

Solution 17

Suspend the iron bar and magnet freely in the space by using thread. And, move them here and there few number of times. The bar which always points in north south direction after coming to rest is a magnet and other bar is the iron bar.

Question 18

Can we isolate the poles of a magnet?

Solution 18

No, we cannot isolate the poles of the magnet.

Question 19

What do you mean by induced magnetism?

Solution 19

The magnetism acquired by the magnetic material when it is kept near the magnet is called induced magnetism.