Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · PHYSICS · Chapter
Magnetism
72 practice questions
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Practice questions
21–30 of 34 · Easy
Question 21
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →(a)[1 mark]Name one piece of apparatus (other than iron filings) used to investigate the pattern of a magnetic field.
(b)[1 mark]State how this apparatus is used in the investigation.
Question 22
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →If two bar magnets are placed with their north poles facing each other, will the field between them be uniform or not? Explain your answer.
Question 23
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Why do iron filings help us see the shape of a magnetic field?
Question 24
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →(a)[1 mark]Describe how to arrange two permanent bar magnets to create a nearly uniform magnetic field.
(b)[1 mark]State one way you could check if the field is uniform.
Question 25
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →State what is meant by 'induced magnetism'.
Question 26
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Give two examples of materials that can become magnetised by induction.
Question 27
1 mark · Easy
Answer and check →Which of the following will become magnetised if placed inside a magnetic field?
- A.Plastic ruler
- B.Iron rod
- C.Glass bottle
- D.Aluminium foil
Question 28
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Explain why an iron nail loses its magnetism when a permanent magnet is removed from it.
Question 29
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →A steel needle and an iron nail are both placed in a magnetic field. After removing the field, what will happen to their magnetism? Explain your answer.
Question 30
3 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →The picture below shows three iron paperclips hanging from the end of a bar magnet.
(a)[2 marks]Explain why the paperclips are able to stick to each other.
(b)[1 mark]Suggest what will happen if the magnet is taken away from the top of the row of paperclips.