Physics 5054 · O Level · Simple magnetism and magnetic fields

Simple magnetism and magnetic fields — practice question

A teacher is trying to demagnetise a bar magnet and tests three different procedures. 1. Heat the bar magnet to a high temperature and allow it to cool. 2. Position the bar magnet east to west and strike it with a hammer. 3. Put the bar magnet inside a coil carrying a direct current and withdraw it slowly from the coil. Which methods demagnetise the bar magnet?

  • A1 only
  • B1 and 2 only
  • C2 and 3 only
  • D1, 2 and 3

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