Induced magnetism
2 marks · EasyA bar magnet is brought close to the end of an iron rod.
(a)[1 mark]
State what happens to the iron rod.
(b)[1 mark]
Explain why this happens.
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(a) The iron rod becomes magnetised (temporary magnet).
(b) Because the magnetic field from the magnet induces magnetism in the iron rod.
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Marking points
B1 (a) · 1 mark · States the iron rod becomes magnetised.
B2 (b) · 1 mark · Explains it happens due to induction by the magnetic field.
Worked solution
a) The iron rod becomes magnetised (is a temporary magnet). b) This is because the magnetic field from the magnet induces magnetism in the rod.