Question
Science Question on Finding Directions
A magnet was brought from different directions towards a toy boat that has been floating in water in a tub. Affect observed in each case is stated in Column I. Possible reasons for the observed affects are mentioned in Column II. Match the statements given in Column I with those in Column II.
| Column I | Column II |
|---|---|
| Boat gets attracted towards the magnet | Boat is fitted with a magnet with north pole towards its head |
| Boat is not affected by the magnet | Boat is fitted with a magnet with South pole towards its head. |
| Boat moves towards the magnet if North pole of the magnet is brought near its head. | Boat has a small magnet fixed along its length. |
| Boat moves away from the magnet when North pole is brought near its head. | Boat is made of magnetic material. |
| Boat floats without changing its direction. | Boat is made up of non-magnetic material |
Answer
| Column I | Column II |
|---|---|
| Boat gets attracted towards the magnet | Boat is made of magnetic material. |
| Boat is not affected by the magnet | Boat is made up of non-magnetic material. |
| Boat moves towards the magnet if North pole of the magnet is brought near its head. | Boat is fitted with a magnet with South pole towards its head. |
| Boat moves away from the magnet when North pole is brought near its head. | Boat is fitted with a magnet with North pole towards its head. |
| Boat floats without changing its direction. | Boat has a small magnet fixed along its length. |