Magnetic fields
4 marks · NormalA student places two bar magnets with their north poles facing each other, 5 cm apart on a piece of paper.
Draw the magnetic field pattern that would be seen with iron filings. Include field lines and accurately label the poles.
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Must show: Both bar magnets drawn with N facing N, Poles clearly labelled, Field lines curve outward and do not join between the NN faces (showing repulsion), Field lines are denser at the poles
Common mistakes: Drawing lines joining NN faces; Not separating the field lines between magnets
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Marking points
D1 · 1 mark · Both bar magnets drawn parallel and 5 cm apart
L1 · 1 mark · Poles labelled with N and S on each magnet
F1 · 1 mark · Field lines curve outward and do not connect directly between the two north poles (showing repulsion)
F2 · 1 mark · Field lines are closely spaced at the poles
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