Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Simple phenomena of magnetism

Simple phenomena of magnetism — practice question

Each of two metal rods has one end marked with paint. In turn, the painted ends are brought close to the N pole and then the S pole of a bar magnet. The rods are made from iron, aluminium or magnetised steel. The table presents the observations. What are rod 1 and rod 2 made from?

  • Arod 1: magnetised steel; rod 2: aluminium
  • Brod 1: iron; rod 2: magnetised steel
  • Crod 1: aluminium; rod 2: iron
  • Drod 1: iron; rod 2: aluminium

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