Physics 5054 · O Level · Simple magnetism and magnetic fields
Simple magnetism and magnetic fields — practice question
A student maps the pattern of the magnetic field between the North poles of two bar magnets using a plotting compass.
The student sets the magnets on a sheet of white paper, as shown in Fig. 4.1.
(a)[3]
Describe how the student uses the plotting compass to plot the pattern of the magnetic field.
If you wish, you may annotate Fig. 4.1 to support your explanation.
(b)[1]
State what additional fact the student can infer about the magnetic field in this investigation.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 4-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Put dots/crosses at the ends of the compass needle” …