Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electromagnetic effects

Electromagnetic effects — practice question

Different materials possess different magnetic properties.
(a(i))[1]

State the name of a material suitable for use as a temporary magnet.

(a(ii))[1]

State the name of a material suitable for use as a permanent magnet.

(a(iii))[1]

State how a magnet can be used to show that a material is non-magnetic.

(b)[4]

Using the information in Fig. 10.1, explain why the hammer strikes the metal gong again and again when the switch is closed.

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