IGCSE Magnetism

Which of these is not a magnetic material?

• aluminium

• steel

• nickel

• iron

Which of the above diagrams shows the magnetic field lines around the north pole of a magnet?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Which one of these could not have a magnetic field around it?

• Horseshoe magnet

• electric cable

• glass rod

• compass

When magnets and metal bars are close together they experience forces.

Which row gives the correct description of the effect between these materials?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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A magnetic compass points North. This shows that...

• the Earth is tilted on its axis

• the Earth is spinning

• the Earth has a magnetic field

• the Earth has gravity

A magnetic field line shows the direction of force acting on

• a magnetic north pole

• a magnetic south pole

• a bar magnet

• a current carrying wire

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A uniform magnetic field can be produced between 2 permanent magnets. Which of the following arrangements of magnets will produce the field shown?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Some magnets are easily magnetised when placed in a magnetic field, and then quickly lose their magnetism once the field is removed. These materials are used in electromagnets, and are called...

• soft magnetic materials

• hard magnetic materials

• temporary magnets

• partial magnets

Fleming's Left Hand Rule can be used to predict the direction of the force on a wire carrying a current, when placed in a magnetic field. Which of the above correctly identifies the fingers/thumb?

• A

• B

• C

• D

The diagram shows a coil of wire with a current flowing through it in the direction shown by the arrows. The coil is between 2 magnets as shown.

Using Fleming's Left hand Rule, which way will the coil move?

• upwards

• downwards

• rotate clockwise

• rotate anticlockwise

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