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Exploring Magnets — Class 6 Science NCERT Solutions (Free)

Free step-by-step NCERT solutions for Class 6 Science chapter "Exploring Magnets" — 8 important questions with detailed answers for CBSE board exam preparation.

TL;DR: Free step-by-step NCERT solutions for Class 6 Science chapter "Exploring Magnets" — 8 important questions with detailed answers for CBSE board exam pr…

By Syllab.in · Updated Jun 14, 2026

Key Questions Covered:

  1. What is a magnet?
  2. What are magnetic poles?
  3. Explain the law of magnetic poles.
  4. What is the difference between magnetic and non-magnetic materials?
  5. What is a compass and how does it work?
  6. What causes Earth to act like a magnet?
  7. + 2 more questions in the full chapter

Solutions Summary:

Question Status
What is a magnet? ✓ Solved
What are magnetic poles? ✓ Solved
Explain the law of magnetic poles. ✓ Solved
What is the difference between magnetic and non-magnetic … ✓ Solved
What is a compass and how does it work? ✓ Solved
What causes Earth to act like a magnet? ✓ Solved

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Q1: What is a magnet?

A magnet is a material that has the property of attracting iron and iron-containing materials. It has two poles: North and South.

Q2: What are magnetic poles?

Magnetic poles are the two ends of a magnet: - North pole (repels other north poles, attracts south poles) - South pole (repels other south poles, attracts north poles)

Q3: Explain the law of magnetic poles.

Like poles repel each other (north-north or south-south repel). Unlike poles attract each other (north attracts south and vice versa).

Q4: What is the difference between magnetic and non-magnetic materials?

Magnetic materials are attracted to magnets and include iron, steel, nickel, cobalt. Non-magnetic materials are not attracted to magnets and include wood, plastic, rubber, aluminum, glass.

Q5: What is a compass and how does it work?

A compass is a device with a magnetic needle that always points toward the Earth's magnetic North pole, helping us find directions.

Q6: What causes Earth to act like a magnet?

Earth acts like a magnet because it has a core made of molten iron and nickel. The movement of this molten metal creates Earth's magnetic field.

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