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4.1 Simple phenomena of magnetism

Syllabus
0625–2026–2027
Topic
4.1
Level
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4.1.1—Forces between magnetic poles and

  • Describe the forces between magnetic poles and between magnets and magnetic materials, including the use of the terms north pole (N pole), south pole (S pole), attraction and repulsion, magnetised and unmagnetised

4.1.2—Induced magnetism

  • Describe induced magnetism

4.1.3—Differences between the properties of

  • State the differences between the properties of temporary magnets (made of soft iron) and the properties of permanent magnets (made of steel

4.1.4—Difference between magnetic and

  • State the difference between magnetic and non-magnetic materials

4.1.5—Magnetic field as a region in which a

  • Describe a magnetic field as a region in which a magnetic pole experiences a force

4.1.6—Pattern and direction of magnetic

  • Draw the pattern and direction of magnetic field lines around a bar magnet

4.1.7—Direction of a magnetic field at a

  • State: the direction of a magnetic field at a point is the direction of the force on the N pole of a magnet at that point

4.1.8—Plotting of magnetic field lines with

  • Describe the plotting of magnetic field lines with a compass or iron filings and the use of a compass to determine the direction of the magnetic field

4.1.9—Uses of permanent magnets and

  • Describe the uses of permanent magnets and electromagnets

4.1.10—Magnetic forces are due to

  • Explain that magnetic forces are due to interactions between magnetic fields

4.1.11—Relative strength of a magnetic field

  • Know: the relative strength of a magnetic field is represented by the spacing of the magnetic field lines

Objective notes

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