CAIE IGCSE Physics Magnetic Force and Field Interactions
Practise explaining magnetic force as an interaction between fields, using the alignment of a freely suspended magnet with Earth's magnetic field.
- Syllabus
- 2026–2028
- Course
- Physics 0625
Exam points
- explain a suspended magnet's alignment as interaction between its field and Earth's magnetic field
4.1.10—Magnetic forces are due to question 1
[Maximum number: 1]
A magnet is suspended by a cotton thread.
The magnet is displaced then allowed to swing freely until it comes to rest.
Why does the magnet always come to rest pointing in the same direction?
A
because of the interaction between the electric field of the magnet and the electric field of the Earth
B
because of the interaction between the electric field of the magnet and the magnetic field of the Earth
C
because of the interaction between the magnetic field of the magnet and the gravitational field of the Earth
D
because of the interaction between the magnetic field of the magnet and the magnetic field of the Earth
D
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