Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Simple phenomena of magnetism

Simple phenomena of magnetism — practice question

(a)[3]

A student brings a soft-iron disc up to the bar and then lets it go. As shown in Fig. 9.1, the disc sticks to the bar. Explain why the soft-iron disc is attracted to the soft-iron bar.

(b(i))[4]

Explain why the bell works when the switch S is opened.

(b(ii))[1]

State and explain whether the bell will operate.

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