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Question 1 of 80 in Units (Magnetism & Electromagnetism)

MAGNETISM AND MAGNETIC MATERIALS

1 mark · Easy

State one property of a permanent magnet.

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A permanent magnet produces its own magnetic field all the time.

Also accept: It has a magnetic field all the time.; It attracts magnetic materials.; It has two poles (north and south pole) all the time.

Common mistakes: Refers to electromagnets instead of permanent magnets.; States it is turned on and off.

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B1 · 1 mark · States a correct property of a permanent magnet.

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A permanent magnet produces its own magnetic field at all times.

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