Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · PHYSICS · Section
MAGNETISM AND MAGNETIC MATERIALS
14 practice questions
Practice questions
11–14 of 14
Question 11
2 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →State two differences between permanent magnets and electromagnets.
Question 12
3 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →Describe a simple experiment you could do to identify whether an unknown metal bar is made of a magnetic material.
Question 13
3 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →The diagram below shows a bar magnet and a steel paperclip.
Bar magnet attracts a steel paperclip (a)[2 marks]State and explain what happens when the magnet is brought closer to the paperclip.
(b)[1 mark]Does the paperclip become a magnet? Explain your answer.
Question 14
2 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →Explain why plastic is not attracted to a magnet, but nickel is.