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Magnetism: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 2 written questions with worked solutions. All on Magnetism.

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Question 1

1 mark

Which statement correctly describes the direction of magnetic field lines outside a bar magnet?

Question 2

1 mark

A student wants to build a simple electromagnet. Which material should they use for the core to ensure the electromagnet can be switched on and off effectively?

Question 3

1 mark

A piece of unmagnetised soft iron is brought near the South pole of a strong permanent magnet. Which statement correctly describes the induced magnetism in the soft iron?

Question 4

1 mark

What occurs when the North pole of a permanent bar magnet is brought close to the North pole of another permanent bar magnet?

Question 5

1 mark

The diagram shows the magnetic field lines around a bar magnet. At which labeled point is the magnetic field strength the greatest?

Question 6

4 marks

Describe the experimental procedure for using a plotting compass to map the magnetic field pattern around a single bar magnet.

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Question 7

5 marks

A student is investigating the properties of different magnetic materials and the fields they produce.

(a) Explain why steel is classified as a magnetically hard material and why this makes it suitable for use as a permanent magnet.

(b) Two bar magnets are placed on a desk. Describe the force observed when the North pole of one magnet is brought close to the North pole of the second magnet.

(c) Describe a practical procedure using iron filings to reveal the shape of the magnetic field pattern around a bar magnet.

(d) State one safety precaution the student should take when performing the experiment with iron filings.

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