Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · PHYSICS · Unit
Magnetism and Electromagnetism
293 practice questions
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Question 1
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →State one property of a permanent magnet.
Question 2
1 mark · Easy
Answer and check →Which of these materials is non-magnetic?
- A.Steel
- B.Iron
- C.Copper
- D.Cobalt
Question 3
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Explain why a magnet can pick up a steel pin but not a rubber band.
Question 4
3 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →A student wants to test whether a mystery object is a magnet or just a piece of magnetic material.
(a)[2 marks]Describe a simple test the student could use to tell if the object is a magnet.
(b)[1 mark]State the result that would show the object is a magnet.
Question 5
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Name two materials, other than iron, that magnets can attract.
Question 6
3 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →The diagram shows a bar magnet and three objects placed near it.
Bar magnet and objects (a)[1 mark]Which two objects will the magnet attract? Give the names of the objects.
(b)[1 mark]State the property of the two objects that explains your answer in part (a).
(c)[1 mark]State the property of the wooden block that explains why it is not attracted.
Question 7
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Give one difference between a permanent magnet and a magnetic material (such as iron or steel).
Question 8
1 mark · Normal
Answer and check →Which of the following is a magnetic material?
- A.Copper
- B.Iron
- C.Plastic
- D.Aluminium
Question 9
3 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →A student places bar magnets near objects made from various materials.
(a)[2 marks]State two materials, other than iron, that are magnetic.
(b)[1 mark]Give one example of a material that is non-magnetic.
Question 10
3 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →Study the statements about magnets below:
(a)[1 mark]State what will happen if a north pole of one bar magnet is brought close to the south pole of another bar magnet.
(b)[1 mark]What will happen if two north poles are brought near each other?
(c)[1 mark]Explain why magnets behave this way.