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

Magnetism and Electromagnetism

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61–70 of 139 · Easy

  1. Question 61

    2 marks · Easy

    (a)

    Give one reason why it is useful to create a uniform magnetic field in an experiment.

    [1 mark]
    (b)

    Describe one characteristic of the field lines between two bar magnets arranged to create a uniform field.

    [1 mark]
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  2. Question 62

    2 marks · Easy

    (a)

    Name one piece of apparatus (other than iron filings) used to investigate the pattern of a magnetic field.

    [1 mark]
    (b)

    State how this apparatus is used in the investigation.

    [1 mark]
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  3. Question 63

    1 mark · Easy

    If two bar magnets are placed with their north poles facing each other, will the field between them be uniform or not? Explain your answer.

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  4. Question 64

    1 mark · Easy

    Why do iron filings help us see the shape of a magnetic field?

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  5. Question 65

    2 marks · Easy

    (a)

    Describe how to arrange two permanent bar magnets to create a nearly uniform magnetic field.

    [1 mark]
    (b)

    State one way you could check if the field is uniform.

    [1 mark]
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  6. Question 66

    1 mark · Easy

    State what is meant by 'induced magnetism'.

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  7. Question 67

    2 marks · Easy

    Give two examples of materials that can become magnetised by induction.

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  8. Question 68

    1 mark · Easy

    Which of the following will become magnetised if placed inside a magnetic field?

    1. A.Plastic ruler
    2. B.Iron rod
    3. C.Glass bottle
    4. D.Aluminium foil
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  9. Question 69

    2 marks · Easy

    Explain why an iron nail loses its magnetism when a permanent magnet is removed from it.

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  10. Question 70

    2 marks · Easy

    A steel needle and an iron nail are both placed in a magnetic field. After removing the field, what will happen to their magnetism? Explain your answer.

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