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A magnet was brought close to the toy boat in still water. Then why is the boat heading toward the magnet?

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The boat is made of magnetic material

The flow of water is towards the magnet

magnet activates the motor mechanism of the boat

Wind thrust pushes the flow in that direction

answer is A.

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If the boat is heading towards the magnet then surely the toy boat is made of magnetic material because the water is still.
So there is no flow of water. Those substances which are not attracted by a magnet are called non-magnetic materials. For example, wood, plastic, etc. While the substances which are attracted by the magnet are called, magnetic materials. For example- coins, paper clips, etc. Here the boat will be counted as magnetic material as it is attracted to the magnet.

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