Write any two properties of a magnet.

It was observed that a pencil sharpener gets attracted by both the poles of a magnet although its body is made of plastic. Name a material that might have been used to make some part of it.

Column I shows different positions in which one pole of a magnet is placed near that of the other. Column II indicates the resulting action between them for each situation. Fill in the blanks.

Where are poles of a bar magnet located?

A bar magnet has no markings to indicate its poles. How would you find out near which end is its north pole located?