Magnets are materials that produce a magnetic field and attract ferromagnetic substances like iron, nickel, and cobalt. Every magnet has two poles, north and south, where the magnetic force is strongest. Like poles repel each other, and unlike poles attract. A freely suspended bar magnet aligns itself in the north-south direction, which is why it is used in compasses for navigation. The Earth itself behaves like a giant magnet with magnetic poles near the geographic poles. This Fun with Magnet Quiz for Class 8 explores the fascinating properties of magnets and their everyday applications. Magnets can be natural, like lodestone, or artificial, made by magnetising iron or steel. Electromagnets are temporary magnets created by passing an electric current through a coil of wire. Magnets have numerous applications in electric motors, generators, speakers, and magnetic storage devices. Learning about magnets helps students understand magnetism and its practical uses. Take these 10 questions to test your knowledge.
