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CAIE IGCSE Physics Magnetic Pole Forces

Practise predicting attraction or repulsion between magnetic poles and distinguish a magnet from unmagnetised steel using a valid repulsion test.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Physics 0625

Exam points

  • state that like poles repel and unlike poles attract, with forces acting in opposite directions
  • use repulsion as the conclusive test for two magnets because unmagnetised steel only attracts
  • infer the force direction from a pole label or the direction of the local magnetic field

4.1.1—Forces between magnetic poles and question 1

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This question is about the magnetic fields around bar magnets. Fig. 7.1 shows two positions used by a student doing an experiment.

Fig. 7.1

Fig. 7.1

Question (a)

(a)

Fig. 7.4 shows magnet 1 placed on position 1 and magnet 2 placed on position 2.

Fig. 7.4

Fig. 7.4

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Question (i)

(i)

State the direction of the force that the N pole of magnet 2 exerts on the N pole of magnet 1.

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Question (ii)

(ii)

Justify your answer to (c)(i).
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