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Megnetisam

ICSE · Class 9 · Physics

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Introduction to Magnetism and Natural Magnets

  • Lodestone (Fe₃O₄) found in Magnesia was the first known natural magnet
  • Natural magnets have two properties: attract iron pieces and align north-south when freely suspended
  • Chinese used lodestone pieces as early as 2500 B.C. for navigation
2

Induced Magnetism

  • When an unmagnetized magnetic material is placed near a magnet, it temporarily becomes magnetic
  • Induced magnetism is temporary and lasts only while the magnet is nearby
  • A magnetic pole induces opposite polarity on the near end and similar polarity on the far end
3

Magnetic Field and Field Lines

  • Magnetic field is the region around a magnet where its influence can be detected
  • Magnetic field is a vector quantity with both magnitude and direction
  • Magnetic field lines are imaginary curves showing the direction of magnetic field
4

Properties of Magnetic Field Lines

  • Field lines are closed and continuous curves
  • Outside the magnet: from north pole to south pole
  • Inside the magnet: from south pole to north pole

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When an unmagnetized magnetic material (likeEarth behaves like a giant barInvisible lines that represent the magneticPoints where the magnetic fieldTemporary magnets created by passing electric

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