Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Simple phenomena of magnetism

Simple phenomena of magnetism — practice question

Fig. 8.1 presents a setup used to produce an electromagnet. The electromagnet is made up of a solenoid and a core.
(a(i))[1]

State one material that is appropriate for the core of the electromagnet.

(a(ii))[2]

Calculate the number of cells in the battery in Fig. 8.1.

(b(i))[1]

State the name of a device that can indicate the direction of a magnetic field.

(b(ii))[1]

State the name of the pole marked X on the core of the electromagnet.

(c)[3]

Calculate the potential difference (p.d.) across the solenoid.

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