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Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · PHYSICS · Chapter

Magnetism

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  1. Question 11

    1 mark · Normal

    State one property that distinguishes a permanent magnet from a temporary (soft) magnet.

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  2. Question 12

    2 marks · Normal

    List two materials that are magnetic and two that are non-magnetic.

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  3. Question 13

    3 marks · Normal

    A student has a collection of four rods made from different materials: iron, aluminium, copper, and steel.

    (a)

    Describe a simple test the student could use to identify which of the rods are magnetic.

    [2 marks]
    (b)

    Name all the rods that will be attracted to a bar magnet.

    [1 mark]
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  4. Question 14

    2 marks · Normal

    Explain why plastic is not attracted to a magnet, while iron is.

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  5. Question 15

    4 marks · Normal

    The table below shows four materials and their uses.

    Materials and uses
    MaterialUse
    Soft ironElectromagnet core
    SteelPermanent magnet
    CopperElectric wiring
    PlasticInsulation
    (a)

    Which materials in the table are magnetic? State their uses.

    [2 marks]
    (b)

    Explain why soft iron is used as the core of an electromagnet while steel is used for permanent magnets.

    [2 marks]
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  6. Question 16

    1 mark · Normal

    Name two elements besides iron that are magnetic.

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  7. Question 17

    1 mark · Easy

    State what a magnetic field line shows.

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  8. Question 18

    2 marks · Easy

    A student wants to show the pattern of the magnetic field around a bar magnet using iron filings.

    (a)

    Describe the steps the student should take to obtain the field pattern using iron filings.

    [2 marks]
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  9. Question 19

    1 mark · Easy

    Which of the following objects is NOT attracted to a bar magnet?

    1. A.Steel nail
    2. B.Iron filing
    3. C.Plastic button
    4. D.Paper clip
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  10. Question 20

    2 marks · Easy

    Explain what happens to the direction of a plotting compass needle as it is moved around a bar magnet.

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