Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electromagnetic effects

Electromagnetic effects — practice question

A bar magnet is constructed from metal.
(a)[1]

Suggest a metal used to make the bar magnet.

(b(i))[3]

Explain why the galvanometer deflects while the bar magnet is being inserted into the coil.

(b(ii))[2]

Explain what decides the direction of the reading on the galvanometer.

(c)[2]

Describe a way to demagnetise a bar magnet.

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