Physics 5054 · O Level · Simple magnetism and magnetic fields

Simple magnetism and magnetic fields — practice question

Each of the two bars has one labelled end, X or Y, as shown. The X end of bar 1 is first moved near the N-pole and then near the S-pole of a magnet. The Y end of bar 2 is first moved near the N-pole and then near the S-pole of the magnet. The table gives the observations. What materials are bar 1 and bar 2 made of?

  • Abar 1: copper; bar 2: iron
  • Bbar 1: iron; bar 2: steel
  • Cbar 1: steel; bar 2: copper
  • Dbar 1: steel; bar 2: iron

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