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1 A student tests whether a bar magnet affects three different materials.

The diagram shows the bar magnet and a sample of each material A, B and C.

The student tests each sample by holding each pole of the magnet close to one end of the sample.
The table shows his observations.

sample effect of N pole effect of S pole

A attraction attraction

B no effect no effect

C attraction repulsion

Using the information in the table, draw a straight line from each sample to its correct property.
Draw three lines.

sample property

A magnetic and magnetised

B magnetic but not magnetised

C non-magnetic

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[Total: 2]
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2 Describe one method of producing a magnet from a bar of unmagnetised steel.

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3 A student is experimenting with electric charges.

The student investigates the forces between two pairs of objects.

The diagrams show the pairs of objects.

State whether there is a force of attraction, a force of repulsion, or no force between the pairs of
objects. Draw a ring around one phrase for each pair of objects.

[2]

[Total: 2]
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4 Identify which of the following metals can be permanently magnetised. Place a tick (✓) in the box
next to any correct metal.

aluminium

copper

steel

tungsten
[1]

[Total: 1]

5 State one use for an electromagnet.

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[Total: 1]

6 The diagram shows the magnetic field pattern around a bar magnet.

On the diagram, mark the North and South poles of the magnet. Use the letter N for the North pole
and S for the South pole. [1]

[Total: 1]
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7 The diagram shows a coil of wire wrapped around an iron core. A student uses these to make an
electromagnet.

Complete the diagram to show how it could be used to make an electromagnet. [1]

[Total: 1]

8 Magnets can be made from soft iron or from steel.

State one difference between the magnetic properties of soft iron and steel.

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9 The diagram shows a coil (solenoid) wrapped around a plastic tube. There is a current in the coil.

The arrows show the direction of the current in the coil.

A long soft iron bar is placed inside the plastic tube. There is a current in the coil. This forms a
device. State the name of the device.

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[Total: 1]

10 Some metals can be used to make permanent magnets.

Identify the metal that can form a permanent magnet.

Tick one box.

copper iron steel

[1]

[Total: 1]

11 Describe how a student can use a bar magnet to test whether a metal rod is a magnet.

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[Total: 2]

12 A student places a bar magnet onto a sheet of paper, as shown in the diagram.
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(a) The student shows the pattern of the magnetic field lines around the magnet.

(i) On the diagram carefully draw two magnetic field lines above the centre line XY and
two magnetic field lines below XY.

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(ii) Indicate the direction of the magnetic filed lines. Use an arrow. Mark one field line above
XY and one field line below XY.

[1]

(iii) State the name of a piece of equipment that can be used to determine the direction of
the magnetic field.

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13 (a) Describe a method for magnetising an iron pin using a permanent magnet.

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(b) Explain how you would identify the poles of the magnet made in (a).

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14 The diagram shows a bar magnet.

S N

On the diagram, draw lines to show the shape of the magnetic field around the bar magnet.
Include at least one arrow to show the direction of the field.

[3]

[Total: 3]

15 Explain how a coil of wire can be used to create a bar magnet from a suitable piece of metal.

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16 Which of these metals could be used to make a bar magnet? Tick one box.

aluminium

copper

soft iron

steel

[1]

[Total: 1]

17 A student has four similar metal bars. Two of the bars are permanent magnets, one is a bar of
unmagnetised iron and the other is a bar of tin.

In four different experiments, the bars are placed end-to-end in pairs, as shown in the diagram.

State what happens to each pair of metal bars. Choose from the words attract, repel and no effect.
You may use each word once, more than once or not at all.

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[Total: 2]
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18 The magnetic properties of soft iron and steel are different.

Describe the differences.

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19 A student wishes to magnetise two steel bars X and Y.

She places bar X in a coil connected to a d.c. power supply.

She places bar Y parallel to a magnetic field and hammers it.

Which bars become magnetised?

A X and Y
B X only
C Y only
D neither X nor Y
[1]

[Total: 1]

20 A small compass is placed close to a strong bar magnet, the same distance from each end.

Which diagram shows the direction in which the compass needle points?

A B C D

N N N N
compass compass compass compass

S S S S

[1]

[Total: 1]
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21 State the material from which a permanent magnet is made.

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[Total: 1]

22 A piece of iron and a piece of steel are attracted to an electromagnet as shown.

electromagnet

N S

iron steel

The electromagnet is now switched off.

What happens?

A Both the iron and the steel remain magnetised.

B Neither the iron nor the steel remains magnetised.
C Only the iron remains magnetised.
D Only the steel remains magnetised.
[1]

[Total: 1]

23 The box below contains the names of some metals.

copper gold iron lead silver steel

Circle the metals which may be attracted to a magnet. [2]

[Total: 2]
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24 A student has two powerful bar magnets and an iron rod.

The student uses the N pole of one magnet and the S pole of the other magnet. Starting from the
centre of the iron rod he rubs the poles against the rod out to its ends. He repeats this many times.

The figure shows how the student uses the two magnets to make the iron rod into a magnet.

N
S

S
N

iron rod

Suggest a material that could be used to make a permanent magnet.

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[Total: 1]

25 The diagram shows two bar magnets.

N S

On the diagram, sketch the pattern and the direction of the magnetic field lines between the bar
magnets.
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[Total: 2]

26 The diagram shows the magnetic field pattern around a bar magnet.
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(a) Describe an experiment to identify the pattern and direction of magnetic field lines around a
bar magnet as shown in the diagram.

You may add to the diagram as part of your answer.

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(b) State a material that can be used to make a permanent bar magnet.

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27 A student has a permanent bar magnet and two metal bars, as shown in the diagram.

The student tests bar PQ and bar RS separately. He holds the N pole of the permanent bar magnet
close to each end of each metal bar. The table shows the results of the tests.

result of test with

end of metal bar
N pole

P attracted

Q repelled

R attracted

S attracted

Deduce whether each metal bar is a magnet, an unmagnetised magnetic material or a non-magnetic
material.

Give a reason for each of your answers.

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28 A clamp and stand hold a soft-iron bar above a bench. A coil of wire is wrapped round the soft-iron
bar. The coil of wire is part of an electric circuit. The diagram shows the arrangement.

Switch S is closed. A student holds a soft-iron disc close to the bar and releases the disc. The disc
becomes attached to the bar as shown in the diagram.

Explain why the soft-iron disc is attracted to the soft-iron bar.

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[Total: 3]

29 A permanent magnet is made from only one material.

Underline the material from which it is possible to make a permanent magnet.

aluminium copper soft iron mercury plastic steel uranium

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[Total: 1]

30 The diagram shows a bar magnet and four plotting compasses, A, B, C and D.
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(a) On the diagram draw an arrow on each of the three plotting compasses, B, C and D, to show
the direction of the magnetic field. [2]

(b) On the diagram label the magnetic poles of the bar magnet N and S. [1]

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31 The diagram shows a soft-iron bar placed close to a permanent magnet.

State and explain what happens to the soft-iron bar. You may draw on the diagram.

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32 Some students plot the magnetic field lines around a bar magnet. They have the apparatus shown
in the diagram and a large sheet of paper.

Describe how the students use the apparatus in the diagram to show the pattern of the magnetic
field lines around the bar magnet.

You may draw a diagram to assist with your description.

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33 Draw at least four lines above and below the bar magnet in the diagram to show the magnetic field
around the bar magnet.

Draw an arrow on the field lines to show the direction of the magnetic field.

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[Total: 3]

34 An electromagnet consists of a solenoid that is made of copper wire. The solenoid contains an iron
core.

Explain why iron is a suitable material for the core of an electromagnet.

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35 The diagram shows an arrangement for making an electromagnet.

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(a) State a material which is suitable for the core of the electromagnet.

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(b) State the name for component X in the diagram.

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(c) Describe and explain how component X varies the strength of the electromagnet.

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36 Describe how to make an electromagnet. You may draw a labelled diagram to help your answer.

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37 Two metal rods are thought to be permanent magnets. Describe the test you would carry out to
confirm that both rods are permanent magnets.

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38 A student makes an electromagnet. He places an iron rod inside a coil of wire and connects the
coil to a d.c. power supply, as shown in the diagram.
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(a) The switch is closed so there is a current in the coil. The S pole of a bar magnet is placed near
to each end of the iron rod in turn.
Suggest what happens at each end of the iron rod and give a reason for your predictions.

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(b) The student removes the iron rod from the coil. The student places a steel rod inside the coil.
He closes the switch and the steel rod becomes a magnet. He then opens the switch.

The student removes the steel rod and moves it close to the iron rod.

Describe and explain what happens as the two rods are moved close together.

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39 Two bar magnets are placed next to each other as shown in the diagram.

magnet A magnet B

Magnet A is slowly moved towards magnet B. This causes magnet B to move away from
magnet A.

(a) On the diagram, suggest the poles of each bar magnet.

Label N and S on each of the magnets. [1]

(b) State the term used to describe the direction of the forces acting between magnet A and
magnet B.

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(c) Magnet B is removed and replaced with a steel bar of the same size.

Describe what happens when magnet A is slowly moved towards the steel bar.

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40 A small bar of unmagnetised iron is placed next to a bar magnet, as shown in the diagram.

The iron bar moves towards the magnet.

Explain why the iron bar moves.

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[Total: 2]