TAIBAH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

YR.9 PHYSICS TEST – 2021

TIME: 1 Hr
Instructions: Attempt ALL questions
1. Below is a list of material

Tick all materials that are magnetic

Material Tick
Copper
Iron
Aluminium
Gold
Cobalt
Magnesium
Wood

2. What is the meaning of the word magnetic field in magnets.

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3. Draw the shape of the field pattern around the magnet below.
4. Pick a word from the list and feel where appropriate

a) When north and north poles of a magnet are brought together, they,

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and create ……………………………………………………………………………. Point.

b) When north pole and south pole are brought together, they

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5. Below is a circuit showing an electromagnet formed in a coil.

 How can the strength of such a magnet be increased?

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ii)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

iii)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

6. From the list below, circle the applications or uses of electromagnets.

Magnetic relays

Analogue radios

Electric bells

Scrap yard

7. If the same force is applied in each picture below, which arm exerts the

highest pressure on the board?

Write the correct answer in the box below.