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CAIE IGCSE Physics Magnetic and Non-Magnetic Materials

Practise distinguishing magnetic materials such as iron and steel from non-magnetic materials by whether they are attracted in a magnetic field.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Physics 0625

Exam points

  • classify iron and steel as magnetic and materials such as glass or copper as non-magnetic
  • use attraction by a magnet to distinguish a magnetic material from a non-magnetic one

4.1.4—Difference between magnetic and question 1

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Fig. 6.1 shows a person using a magnetic window cleaner. The part on the outside of the window is attracted to the inside part through the glass window.

Fig. 6.1

Fig. 6.1

Each part of the window cleaner contains two magnets. Fig. 6.2 shows the magnetic field between the parts of the window cleaner.

ig. 6.2

ig. 6.2

Figure for Question 4.1.4—Difference between magnetic and question 1 — CAIE IGCSE Physics

Glass is not a magnetic material.

State the difference between magnetic and non-magnetic materials.

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