Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · PHYSICS · Section
Magnetic fields
17 practice questions
Practice questions
1–10 of 17
Question 1
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →State what a magnetic field line shows.
Question 2
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →A student wants to show the pattern of the magnetic field around a bar magnet using iron filings.
(a)[2 marks]Describe the steps the student should take to obtain the field pattern using iron filings.
Question 3
1 mark · Easy
Answer and check →Which of the following objects is NOT attracted to a bar magnet?
- A.Steel nail
- B.Iron filing
- C.Plastic button
- D.Paper clip
Question 4
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Explain what happens to the direction of a plotting compass needle as it is moved around a bar magnet.
Question 5
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Why are magnetic field lines drawn from the north pole to the south pole of a magnet?
Question 6
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →State where the magnetic field is strongest around a bar magnet.
Question 7
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Describe the differences between permanent magnets and temporary magnets.
(a)[1 mark]What is a permanent magnet?
(b)[1 mark]What is a temporary magnet?
Question 8
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Describe two features shown by magnetic field lines around a magnet.
Question 9
2 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →State what a magnetic field line represents and give two features shown by magnetic field lines around a magnet.
Question 10
4 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →A student investigates the magnetic field around a bar magnet using iron filings and then plotting compasses.
(a)[2 marks]Describe how iron filings can be used to show the shape of the magnetic field around a bar magnet.
(b)[2 marks]Explain how plotting compasses can show the direction of the magnetic field around the magnet.