CBSE Class 6 Science – Fun with Magnets

Chapter Overview

Magnets are objects that produce a magnetic field and attract certain metals. This chapter explains the discovery of magnets, their types, properties, and uses in daily life.

Important Keywords

• Magnet: An object that produces a magnetic field and attracts materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt.
• Magnetic Field: The invisible force around a magnet.
• Pole of a Magnet: The ends of a magnet where its strength is the highest.
• Attraction: The property of a magnet to pull certain metals toward it.
• Repulsion: The force that pushes similar poles of a magnet away.
• Compass: A device that uses a magnet to show direction.