Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electromagnetic effects

Electromagnetic effects — practice question

A student uses a permanent magnet to lift some unmagnetised nails. Some of the nails are iron and others are steel. Fig. 7.1 shows the magnet lifting the nails.
(a(i))[2]

Describe what is meant by the phrase induced magnetism.

(a(ii))[1]

State a difference between a magnetic property of the iron nails and that of the steel nails.

(b(i))[1]

State the voltmeter reading when the wire is stationary between the poles.

(b(ii))[1]

Give a reason for the reading on the voltmeter when the wire is moving in the direction shown in Fig. 7.2.

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