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 East-West direction at any place. (vii) Rubber is a magnetic material.
ScienceClass 6CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
Solution:
- i) False
- ii) False
iii) True
- iv) False
- v) True (Freely suspended bad magnet)
- vi) True
vii) False