Rainbow 🌈 mind map of Magnetism

ICSE Class 6 Physics • Rainbow Mind Map

Magnetism: Learn, Play and Explore!

Discover magnetic poles, attraction and repulsion, magnetic materials, compasses, uses of magnets and easy care rules through colourful notes, simulations and games.

Mind Map Pole Lab Material Game Compass Lab Fishing Game Quiz FAQs

🌈 Rainbow Mind Map of Magnetism

Read each colour card. Together, they form a complete revision map for the chapter.

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1. What is a Magnet?

A magnet is an object that attracts magnetic materials such as iron and steel. Every magnet has two poles.

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2. Natural and Artificial

Lodestone is a natural magnet. Bar, horseshoe, ring and cylindrical magnets are artificial magnets made in different shapes.

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3. Magnetic Poles

The two ends are called the north pole and south pole. Magnetic force is strongest near the poles.

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4. Attraction and Repulsion

Unlike poles attract each other. Like poles repel each other: N–N and S–S repel.

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5. Magnetic Materials

Iron and steel are common magnetic materials. Wood, plastic, rubber, glass and paper are non-magnetic.

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6. Compass

A freely suspended magnet settles approximately in the north–south direction. A compass uses this property to show directions.

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7. Uses and Care

Magnets are used in compasses, refrigerator doors, speakers, toys and machines. Keep them away from heat, hard knocks and electronic devices.

A magnet always has two poles.

Poles cannot be isolated by cutting.

Force is strongest at the ends.

A compass needle is a tiny magnet.

🧪 Pole Power Simulation

Choose the poles facing each other and watch what happens.

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N S

Choose a pole pair to begin.

🔍 Magnetic Material Detective

Tap each object and decide whether a magnet will attract it.

Score: 0/8 Answered: 0/8

First choose “Magnetic” or “Non-magnetic”, then tap an object.

🧭 Compass Explorer

Move the slider to rotate the compass needle and learn direction angles.

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Needle angle: 0°

The red end points North at 0°.

🎣 Magnetic Fishing Challenge

Catch only the magnetic objects. Every magnetic catch gives one point.

Magnetic catches: 0/4 Moves: 0

Tap an object to lower your magnetic fishing rod.

📘 Quick Revision Table

Concept	What to Remember	Example
Magnetic material	A material attracted by a magnet.	Iron nail, steel pin
Non-magnetic material	A material not attracted by an ordinary magnet.	Wood, plastic, rubber, paper
Like poles	They repel each other.	N–N or S–S
Unlike poles	They attract each other.	N–S or S–N
Compass	Its magnetised needle helps us find directions.	Navigation
Storage	Bar magnets are stored in pairs with soft iron keepers across their ends.	Prevents loss of magnetism

🏆 Magnetism Master Quiz

Choose one answer for each question, then check your score.

1. Which pair of poles attracts?

N and N S and S N and S

2. Where is magnetic force usually strongest?

At the poles At the exact centre only Outside the magnet only

3. Which object is magnetic?

Wooden ruler Iron nail Rubber band

4. A freely suspended bar magnet settles roughly in which direction?

East–west North–south Up–down

5. What happens when a magnet is cut into two pieces?

Each piece gets a north and a south pole One piece becomes north only Both pieces lose all magnetism instantly

6. Which action can weaken a magnet?

Heating or repeatedly dropping it Keeping it safely with keepers Using it gently

Your score will appear here.

🧠 Super Memory Trick

“Like poles leave; unlike poles unite.”

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is magnetism?

Magnetism is the force by which magnets attract certain materials and attract or repel other magnets.

What are the two poles of a magnet?

The two poles are the north pole and the south pole.

Which poles attract and which poles repel?

Unlike poles attract, while like poles repel.

Which common materials are magnetic?

Iron and many types of steel are common magnetic materials taught at this level.

Why does a compass point north and south?

Its magnetised needle aligns approximately with Earth’s magnetic field and settles in the north–south direction.

How should magnets be cared for?

Keep them away from heat, repeated dropping and strong impacts. Store bar magnets in pairs with soft iron keepers, and keep magnets away from sensitive electronic items.

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