Physics 5054 · O Level · Simple magnetism and magnetic fields

Simple magnetism and magnetic fields — practice question

The diagram shows a sensitive device enclosed by a shield that stops the magnetic field from reaching the device. In what way does the shield protect the device?

  • AIt channels the magnetic field around the shield until it emerges on the right-hand side.
  • BIts left-hand side absorbs the magnetic field.
  • CIts left-hand side reflects the magnetic field.
  • DIts left-hand side scatters the magnetic field in all directions.

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