Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Simple phenomena of magnetism
Simple phenomena of magnetism — practice question
Fig. 10.1 illustrates a magnet demonstration. The labels are: strong magnet, small magnet, string, bench. The strong magnet has a pole on the top face and a pole on the bottom face. It is positioned above a small magnet, which is attached to a bench by a string.
(a(i))[2]
Explain why the small magnet appears in the position shown in Fig. 10.1.
(a(ii))[1]
State and explain what occurs, if anything.
(b(i))[2]
Describe a way of magnetising an iron pin with a permanent magnet.
(b(ii))[2]
Explain how you would determine the poles of the magnet made in (b)(i).
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 7-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “attraction / strong magnet draws the small magnet in” …