Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · PHYSICS · Unit
Magnetism and Electromagnetism
293 practice questions
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Question 1
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →State one property of a permanent magnet.
Question 2
1 mark · Easy
Answer and check →Which of these materials is non-magnetic?
- A.Steel
- B.Iron
- C.Copper
- D.Cobalt
Question 3
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Explain why a magnet can pick up a steel pin but not a rubber band.
Question 4
3 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →A student wants to test whether a mystery object is a magnet or just a piece of magnetic material.
(a)[2 marks]Describe a simple test the student could use to tell if the object is a magnet.
(b)[1 mark]State the result that would show the object is a magnet.
Question 5
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Name two materials, other than iron, that magnets can attract.
Question 6
3 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →The diagram shows a bar magnet and three objects placed near it.
Bar magnet and objects (a)[1 mark]Which two objects will the magnet attract? Give the names of the objects.
(b)[1 mark]State the property of the two objects that explains your answer in part (a).
(c)[1 mark]State the property of the wooden block that explains why it is not attracted.
Question 7
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Give one difference between a permanent magnet and a magnetic material (such as iron or steel).
Question 8
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →State the SI unit for electric current.
Question 9
1 mark · Easy
Answer and check →Which of the following is the correct unit for measuring voltage?
- A.watt
- B.ampere
- C.joule
- D.volt
Question 10
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Write the symbol for the SI unit of power.