1. If a bar magnet is cut in two pieces, then one piece will have only the north pole and the other will have only the south pole.

Question

State if the following statements are true or false.

1. If a bar magnet is cut in two pieces, then one piece will have only the north pole and the other will have only the south pole.

2. Attraction is the surest test for magnetism.

3. Temporary magnets are made of cobalt.

4. As we move away from a magnet, its attraction power weakens.

5. Whenever a magnet is not in use, it should be stored along with other magnets.

Answer 1

1. False.

If a bar magnet is cut in two pieces, then each of the piece will have the north pole and the south pole.

2. False.

Repulsion is the surest test for magnetism.

3. False.

Temporary magnets are made of soft iron.

4. True.

5. False.

Whenever a magnet is not in use, it should not be stored along with other magnets.