Exploring Magnets | Class 6 Science Notes
By ConceptScroll Team · Published on 17 July 2026 · 4 min read
Exploring Magnets – this guide gives you a concise, exam-ready overview of Exploring Magnets from Class 6 Science, written by ConceptScroll editors and reviewed against the latest NCERT textbook.
How to keep the magnets safe?
This section provides guidelines on the proper care and storage of magnets to maintain their magnetic properties. Magnets should be stored in pairs with unlike poles (North and South) on the same side to prevent loss of magnetism. A piece of wood is placed between the magnets to avoid direct contact, and soft iron pieces are placed across the ends to preserve the magnetic strength. The section warns against heating, dropping, or hammering magnets as these actions can weaken or destroy their magnetic properties. Additionally, magnets should not be kept near sensitive electronic devices like mobile phones or remote controls, as the magnetic field can interfere with their functioning. The section emphasizes treating magnets with care to ensure their longevity and effectiveness.
📊 Diagram: Figures show magnets stored in pairs with a wooden piece in between and soft iron pieces placed across the ends to maintain magnetism.
🧪 Activity: No specific activity; this section provides safety and storage instructions.
🔗 Connection: Leads to the summary and exercises section to consolidate learning.
Frequently asked questions
1. Fill in the blanks (i) Unlike poles of two magnets — each other, whereas like poles — each other. (ii) The materials that are attracted towards a magnet are called — (iii) The needle of a magnetic compass rests along the — direction. (iv) A magnet always has — poles.
(i) Unlike poles of two magnets attract each other, whereas like poles repel each other. (ii) The materials that are attracted towards a magnet are called magnetic materials. (iii) The needle of a magnetic compass rests along the north-south direction. (iv) A magnet always has two poles.
2. State whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F). (i) A magnet can be broken into pieces to obtain a single pole. [ ] (ii) Similar poles of a magnet repel each other. [ ] (iii) Iron filings mostly stick in the middle of a bar magnet when it is brought near them. [ ] (iv) A freely suspended bar magnet always aligns with the north-south direction. [ ]
(i) False. When a magnet is broken, each piece still has both North and South poles; single poles do not exist. (ii) True. Similar poles repel each other. (iii) False. Iron filings mostly stick near the poles of a bar magnet, not in the middle. (iv) True. A freely suspended bar magnet aligns along the north-south direction.
3. Column I shows different positions in which one pole of a magnet is placed near that of the other. Column II indicates the resulting interaction between them for different situations. Fill in the blanks. | Column I | Column II | | --- | --- | | N – N | --- | | N – --- | Attraction | | S – N | --- | | --- – S | Repulsion |
| Column I | Column II |
|---|---|
| N – N | Repulsion |
| N – S | Attraction |
| S – N | Attraction |
| S – S | Repulsion |
4. Atharv performed an experiment in which he took a bar magnet and rolled it over a heap of steel U-clips (Fig. 4.15). According to you, which of the options given in Table 4.3 is likely to be his observation? Table 4.3: Number of pins attracted by the magnet at its various positions | | Position A | Position B | Position C | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | (i) | 10 | 2 | 10 | | (ii) | 10 | 10 | 2 | | (iii) | 2 | 10 | 10 | | (iv) | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Option (i) is likely correct: 10 pins at Position A, 2 pins at Position B, and 10 pins at Position C.
Explanation: The ends of the bar magnet (Positions A and C) are poles and attract more steel U-clips, while the middle (Position B) is weaker magnetically and attracts fewer clips.
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