Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · PHYSICS · Unit
Magnetism and Electromagnetism
293 practice questions
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91–100 of 293
Question 91
1 mark · Normal
Answer and see the solution →State one property that distinguishes a permanent magnet from a temporary (soft) magnet.
Question 92
2 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →List two materials that are magnetic and two that are non-magnetic.
Question 93
3 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →A student has a collection of four rods made from different materials: iron, aluminium, copper, and steel.
(a)[2 marks]Describe a simple test the student could use to identify which of the rods are magnetic.
(b)[1 mark]Name all the rods that will be attracted to a bar magnet.
Question 94
2 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →Explain why plastic is not attracted to a magnet, while iron is.
Question 95
4 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →The table below shows four materials and their uses.
Materials and uses Material Use Soft iron Electromagnet core Steel Permanent magnet Copper Electric wiring Plastic Insulation (a)[2 marks]Which materials in the table are magnetic? State their uses.
(b)[2 marks]Explain why soft iron is used as the core of an electromagnet while steel is used for permanent magnets.
Question 96
1 mark · Normal
Answer and see the solution →Name two elements besides iron that are magnetic.
Question 97
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →State what a magnetic field line shows.
Question 98
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 99
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 100
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.