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Question (11)
QN005012
A student has a mixture of 20 iron pins and sand. What should be removed first for the quickest separation?
  • (A) Sand by filtration
  • (B) Sand by sieving
  • (C) Iron pins using a magnet
  • (D) Sand by evaporation

Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

A magnet can quickly remove the iron pins.

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Question (12)
QN005013
Which mixture can be separated using magnetic separation?
  • (A) Salt and water
  • (B) Sugar and water
  • (C) Iron filings and sand
  • (D) Oil and water

Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

Iron filings are magnetic whereas sand is not.

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Question (13)
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A magnet is moved through a heap containing iron nails and sawdust. Which component will stick to the magnet?
  • (A) Sawdust only
  • (B) Iron nails only
  • (C) Both components
  • (D) Neither component

Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

Iron nails are attracted by the magnet.

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Question (14)
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Why is magnetic separation considered a convenient method?
  • (A) It dissolves substances quickly
  • (B) It separates components without heating
  • (C) It changes the properties of substances
  • (D) It converts solids into liquids

Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

No heating or chemical change is required.

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Question (15)
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A waste pile contains 45 iron pieces and plastic scraps. Which material can be collected using a magnet?
  • (A) Plastic scraps
  • (B) Iron pieces
  • (C) Both materials
  • (D) Neither material

Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

Iron is magnetic whereas plastic is not.

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Question (16)
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Which chapter studied earlier helps in understanding magnetic separation?
  • (A) Materials Around Us
  • (B) Exploring Magnets
  • (C) Journey Through States of Water
  • (D) Measurement of Length

Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

Knowledge of magnets helps explain magnetic separation.

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Question (17)
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If 80 iron nails are mixed with wood shavings and a magnet removes 72 nails, how many nails remain in the mixture?
  • (A) 6
  • (B) 8
  • (C) 10
  • (D) 12

Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

80 − 72 = 8 nails.

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Question (18)
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Which of the following industries commonly uses magnetic separation?
  • (A) Waste recycling industry
  • (B) Bakery industry
  • (C) Textile dyeing industry
  • (D) Pottery industry only

Correct Answer: A
Explanation:

Recycling centres use magnets to recover iron scrap.

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Question (19)
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What happens when a magnet is brought near iron filings?
  • (A) Iron filings dissolve
  • (B) Iron filings are attracted
  • (C) Iron filings evaporate
  • (D) Iron filings float

Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

Iron filings move towards the magnet.

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Question (20)
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Which of the following is the best example of magnetic separation in daily life?
  • (A) Removing tea leaves from tea
  • (B) Separating rice from stones
  • (C) Separating iron nails from sawdust
  • (D) Separating bran from flour

Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

Iron nails can be separated from sawdust using a magnet.

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