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Magnetism Exercise

1 The diagram shows an unmagnetised iron rod is held near a magnet.

Which diagram shows the magnetic poles induced in the rod?

2 The diagram shows magnets placed next to each other such that they attract.

In which other arrangement will the magnets attract each other?

3 The diagram shows four magnets stored in a container.

The poles of the magnets are labelled E, F, G, H, I, J, K and L.

Which combination will cause the magnets to attract each other?

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4 Which diagram correctly shows the standpoint and the polarities of two iron pins hanging from
one end of a bar magnet?

5 The diagram shows an experiment in which a metal rod is placed inside a coil of insulated
copper wire carrying an electric current.

The experiment is repeated using different metal rods to act as the core of an electromagnet.
The table shows the results of experiments.
Which rod is best to use for the core of an electromagnet?
metal number of paper clips picked when number of paper clips still attached when
rod there is current in the coil the current is switched off
A 5 0
B 20 19
C 20 2
D 35 0
6 The diagram shows a magnetic field pattern between the poles of two bar magnets.
Which letter represents the position of the neutral point?

7 The diagrams show a plotting compass placed near one end of permanent magnet.
Which diagram shows a correct deflection of the compass needle?
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8 The diagram shows a magnet used to test whether three metals were magnetic, non-magnetic
or a magnet.

This is what happened to each bar.

bar X : both ends of the bar were attracted to the South pole of the magnet.
bar Y : one end of the bar was attracted to the South pole, and the other end was repelled by
the South pole of the magnet.
bar Z : no attraction or repulsion was observed at both ends of the bar.
What could be metal bars X, Y and Z?
bar X bar Y bar Z
A magnet soft iron aluminium
B soft iron magnet aluminium
C aluminium magnet soft iron
D soft iron aluminium magnet
9 The diagram shows a position of a plotting compass needle when a compass is brought near a
bar magnet.

Identify the poles X of the bar magnet and Y of the compass needle.
X Y
A N S
B S S
C N N
D S S
10 The diagram shows a compass placed at different positions around a bar magnet.
At which position is the compass needle pointing in the right direction?

11 Which material is most suitable for use as the core of an electromagnet?

A brass B iron C cobalt D steel
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12 Which diagram shows a pattern if magnetic field lines around a bar magnet?

13 The diagram shows pins attracted to a bar magnet.

Which pin shows the correct induced poles?

14 Fig. 14.1 shows two magnets.

Fig. 14.1
(a) Name the magnetic pole at X.
s
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]
(b) On the diagram below draw the magnetic field lines around the magnet XY. [2]

s N
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(c) Fig. 14.2 shows an electromagnet next to four cubes A aluminium, B lead, C nickel and D
cobalt.

Fig. 14.2
(i) State the two cubes the magnet will be pick up when the switch is closed.
Nickel
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
cobalt
(ii) Suggest two changes that could be made to make the electromagnet stronger.
increase no. of turns in the coil
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
increase amount of current flowing in the coil
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [4]
15 Fig. 15.1 shows a method of detecting magnetic field around a permanent magnet.

Fig. 15.1
(a) A magnetised steel needle, held by a cork, floats on water with its north pole uppermost. It
is released near the north pole of a permanent magnet.
On Fig. 15.1 mark the path the floating needle would follow after it is released. [2]
(b) The magnetised needle is replaced by a similar unmagnetised needle.
State what would happen if this needle is released near the north pole of a permanent
magnet. move towards the permanent magnet
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
(c) The unmagnetised needle is now replaced by a copper needle.
State what would happen if this needle is released near the north pole of a permanent
magnet.
no effect
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Explain your answer.
non magnetic
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]
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16 Fig. 16.1 shows a method of making a permanent magnet.

A plotting compass is placed beside the magnet.

Fig. 16.1
(a) State two properties of permanent magnets.
like poles repel
1 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
unlike poles attract
2 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [2]
(b) (i) State the name of the method used in Fig. 16.1.
electric method using direct current
…………..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
(ii) Suggest the name of metal X.
steel
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………… [1]
(iii) Name another method which can be used to make a magnet.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………
stroking method [1]
(c) Switch S is closed and the compass needlepoints as shown Fig. 16.1.
State the name of the pole formed at end Q.
north
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………… [1]
17 Fig. 17.1 shows a permanent magnet with a single magnetic field line drawn.

Fig. 17.1

(a) Name the pole at X.

north
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….… [1]
(b) On Fig. 17.1 draw more field lines to show the magnetic field around the magnet. [2]
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(c) Describe the electrical method of making magnets. You may draw a diagram as part of your
answer.

wind the magnetic material with copper wire

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
connect to direct current and switch on
the current flow through the coil produces strong magnetic field which magnetises the magnetic
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
material

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………….. [3]
18 Fig. 18.1 shows an electromagnet used to switch on a high voltage circuit.

Fig. 18.1
(a) Explain why iron is used to make the core of the electromagnet.
easy to magnetise and demagnetise
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]
(b) Describe how the electromagnet switch the high voltage circuit on.
current flow through coil
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
magnetise iron core
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
magnetised iron core attracts soft iron armature
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
contact close
current flow to switch the high voltage circuit on
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [4]
(c) State the purpose of the spring.
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19 Fig.19.1 shows a metal rod inside a coil of wire to make an electromagnet.

The coil is connected to a battery.

Fig.19.1
(a) State suitable materials for metal rod and the coil.

iron
metal rod: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

copper
coil: ……………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………. [2]

(b) The switch is closed and some iron nails are brought near one end of the metal rod.
State and explain what will be observed.
Observation: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
attraction of iron nails

easy magnetise
Explanation: ………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………. [2]

(c) The switch is then opened.

State and explain what will be observed.
iron nails fall
Observation: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

easy demagnetise
Explanation: ………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………. [2]

(d) Name one device which uses an electromagnet

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
relay switches [1]