Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · PHYSICS · Unit
Magnetism and Electromagnetism
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Question 1
1 mark · Normal
Answer and check →Which of the following is a magnetic material?
- A.Copper
- B.Iron
- C.Plastic
- D.Aluminium
Question 2
3 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →A student places bar magnets near objects made from various materials.
(a)[2 marks]State two materials, other than iron, that are magnetic.
(b)[1 mark]Give one example of a material that is non-magnetic.
Question 3
3 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →Study the statements about magnets below:
(a)[1 mark]State what will happen if a north pole of one bar magnet is brought close to the south pole of another bar magnet.
(b)[1 mark]What will happen if two north poles are brought near each other?
(c)[1 mark]Explain why magnets behave this way.
Question 4
2 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →State two differences between permanent magnets and electromagnets.
Question 5
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 6
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 7
2 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →Explain why plastic is not attracted to a magnet, but nickel is.
Question 8
1 mark · Normal
Answer and see the solution →State the unit used to measure electric current.
Question 9
1 mark · Normal
Answer and see the solution →What is the symbol for the unit of voltage?
Question 10
1 mark · Normal
Answer and check →Which of these units is used to measure power?
- A.ampere
- B.volt
- C.watt
- D.ohm