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

MAGNETIC FIELDS

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Practice questions

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  1. Question 11

    1 mark · Normal

    Which statement is correct about magnetic field lines around a bar magnet?

    1. A.They start at the south pole and end at the north pole
    2. B.They form open curves that never meet
    3. C.They are closest together where the field is strongest
    4. D.They indicate where the magnetic field is weakest
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  2. Question 12

    3 marks · Normal

    Figure 1 shows the magnetic field lines drawn around a bar magnet.

    Geometry diagram with points N, S, A, B, C, DNS
    Magnetic field lines around a bar magnet
    (a)

    Label with arrows the direction of two field lines on the diagram.

    [1 mark]
    (b)

    Explain why the magnetic field is strongest at the poles of the bar magnet.

    [2 marks]
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  3. Question 13

    2 marks · Normal

    A student says: 'A magnetic field line shows the direction from the south pole of a magnet to the north pole.'

    Is the student correct? Explain your answer, referring to field line directions and how they relate to the magnetic force.

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