Magnetism and magnetic materials
2 marks · NormalList two materials that are magnetic and two that are non-magnetic.
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Must show: Iron, nickel, cobalt, steel, Plastic, wood, paper, rubber
Also accept: Any valid material from each group
Common mistakes: Incorrectly identifying aluminium or copper as magnetic
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Marking points
B1 · 1 mark · Correctly names two magnetic materials (e.g., iron, steel, nickel, cobalt).
B2 · 1 mark · Correctly names two non-magnetic materials (e.g., plastic, wood, paper, rubber).
Worked solution
Magnetic: iron, nickel. Non-magnetic: plastic, wood.