Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · PHYSICS · Section
Magnetism and magnetic materials
16 practice questions
Practice questions
1–8 of 8 · Normal
Question 1
1 mark · Normal
Answer and check →Which of the following materials will be attracted to a magnet?
- A.Aluminium
- B.Copper
- C.Iron
- D.Plastic
Question 2
2 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →State two properties of a material that would make it suitable to be used as the core of an electromagnet. Explain your answer.
Question 3
1 mark · Normal
Answer and see the solution →State one property that distinguishes a permanent magnet from a temporary (soft) magnet.
Question 4
2 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →List two materials that are magnetic and two that are non-magnetic.
Question 5
3 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →A student has a collection of four rods made from different materials: iron, aluminium, copper, and steel.
(a)[2 marks]Describe a simple test the student could use to identify which of the rods are magnetic.
(b)[1 mark]Name all the rods that will be attracted to a bar magnet.
Question 6
2 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →Explain why plastic is not attracted to a magnet, while iron is.
Question 7
4 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →The table below shows four materials and their uses.
Materials and uses Material Use Soft iron Electromagnet core Steel Permanent magnet Copper Electric wiring Plastic Insulation (a)[2 marks]Which materials in the table are magnetic? State their uses.
(b)[2 marks]Explain why soft iron is used as the core of an electromagnet while steel is used for permanent magnets.
Question 8
1 mark · Normal
Answer and see the solution →Name two elements besides iron that are magnetic.