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Which of the following materials is attracted to a magnet?
  • a)
    Wood
  • b)
    Plastic
  • c)
    Iron
  • d)
    Glass
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Iron is a magnetic material and is attracted to magnets, while wood, plastic, and glass are non-magnetic materials.

How does a magnet help in navigation?
  • a)
    By showing temperature
  • b)
    By pointing to the Earth's magnetic North Pole
  • c)
    By measuring altitude
  • d)
    By calculating speed
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Maya Deshpande answered
Understanding Magnet Navigation
When it comes to navigation, magnets play a crucial role by pointing to the Earth's magnetic North Pole. Let's explore how this works.

How Magnets Work in Navigation
- **Earth's Magnetic Field**: The Earth acts like a giant magnet with a magnetic field that extends from the North Pole to the South Pole. This field influences magnetic materials, including compasses.
- **Compass Functionality**: A compass contains a small, lightweight magnet that is free to rotate. When the compass is held level, the magnet aligns itself with the Earth's magnetic field.
- **Pointing to Magnetic North**: The north end of the compass needle, which is magnetized, points towards the Earth's magnetic North Pole. This allows users to determine their direction relative to the north.

Importance of Magnetic North in Navigation
- **Orientation**: By knowing which way is north, travelers can orient themselves and navigate effectively. This is especially useful in unfamiliar territories.
- **Map Reading**: Navigators can use a map in conjunction with a compass to find their exact position and chart a course. Aligning the map with the compass ensures accurate navigation.

Conclusion
In summary, magnets are essential for navigation as they point to the Earth's magnetic North Pole. This ability to determine direction helps travelers, explorers, and adventurers find their way in various environments, making option 'B' the correct answer.

Fill in the blanks with most appropriate option. Although a number of objects, such as kites, birds, aeroplanes move in space, but their shadow is not seen on the earth. This is due to the reason that the

(i), the region of complete (ii) is not able to reach the earth. The region of partial (iii), that is the (iv) reaching the earth is too large and too faint to be visible to us.

  • a)

  • b)

  • c)

  • d)

Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
?

Zachary Foster answered
The passage says:
  1. “…the (i), the region of complete (ii) is not able to reach the earth.”
    • The region of complete shadow is called Umbra.
    • In Umbra there is complete Darkness.
    • So (i) = Umbra, (ii) = Darkness.
  2. “…The region of partial (iii), that is the (iv) reaching the earth is too large and too faint to be visible to us.”
    • The region of partial shadow is called Penumbra.
    • In this region, light is not fully blocked, so there is some Brightness.
    • So (iii) = Brightness, (iv) = Penumbra.
Thus the correctly filled passage becomes:
"Although a number of objects, such as kites, birds, aeroplanes move in space, but their shadow is not seen on the earth. This is due to the reason that the Umbra, the region of complete Darkness is not able to reach the earth. The region of partial Brightness, that is the Penumbra reaching the earth is too large and too faint to be visible to us."

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