Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · PHYSICS · Unit
Magnetism and Electromagnetism
293 practice questions
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Practice questions
51–60 of 139 · Easy
Question 51
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →A student wants to show the pattern of the magnetic field around a bar magnet using iron filings.
(a)[2 marks]Describe the steps the student should take to obtain the field pattern using iron filings.
Question 52
1 mark · Easy
Answer and check →Which of the following objects is NOT attracted to a bar magnet?
- A.Steel nail
- B.Iron filing
- C.Plastic button
- D.Paper clip
Question 53
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Explain what happens to the direction of a plotting compass needle as it is moved around a bar magnet.
Question 54
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Why are magnetic field lines drawn from the north pole to the south pole of a magnet?
Question 55
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →State where the magnetic field is strongest around a bar magnet.
Question 56
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Describe the differences between permanent magnets and temporary magnets.
(a)[1 mark]What is a permanent magnet?
(b)[1 mark]What is a temporary magnet?
Question 57
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Describe two features shown by magnetic field lines around a magnet.
Question 58
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →State what is meant by a uniform magnetic field.
Question 59
3 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →(a)[2 marks]Describe an experiment you could carry out to show the magnetic field pattern around a single bar magnet.
(b)[1 mark]What would you observe in your experiment to indicate the positions of the field lines?
Question 60
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Which arrangement of two bar magnets creates a uniform magnetic field in the region between them?
- A.Two north poles facing each other closely
- B.Two south poles facing each other closely
- C.North pole of one magnet facing the south pole of the other closely
- D.Magnets placed far apart with poles facing each other