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Non-Contact Forces-Magnetic Forces
Chapter Name : Force And Pressure
Sub Topic Code : 101_08_11_07_01
Topic Name : Non-Contact Forces-Magnetic Forces
Sub Topic Name : Non-Contact Force
Introduction

Magnets – Repulsion & Attraction

Pre-Requisites:

Introduction to Forces

Activity:

You will need two bar magnets; What happens when you put, two north poles towards each other, two south poles towards each other, one north & one south pole towards each other. There might be attraction or repulsion.

Real Life Question:

How can magnet attract pieces of iron?

Key Words / FlashCards
Key Words Definitions (pref. in our own words)
Non-Contact Forces Repulsive and attractive forces exerted by magnets without touching the object
Learning aids / Gadgets
Gadgets How it can be used
2 bar magnets See how the 2 end of magnets attract and/or repel when one end is changed
Real life uses :

Collecting metals (magnetic) from garbage dumps, Compass, toys, door bell

Places to visit :

Local Science Museum – Magners Exhibit

Practical examples around us
Examples Explainations
maglev trains They use magnetic levitation to suspend, guide and propel
What you learn in Theory:

Magnets exert a pull on the iron objects ( and few other metals). This force does not need a contact between the object and magnet. 2 magnets attract if opposite poles are facing each other and repel if like poles are facing each other

What you learn in Practice:

The practical applications of this force in waste segregation, toys, door bell etc.

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