CAIE IGCSE Physics 4.1.4 Difference Between Magnetic and Questions

Learn how attraction by a magnet distinguishes magnetic materials such as iron and steel from non-magnetic materials, and apply this test to classify unfamiliar samples in exam questions.

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, and explain that magnetic materials are affected by magnetic fields while non-magnetic materials are not.

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Which metal can be attracted by a magnet?

A

zinc

B

lead

C

iron

D

copper

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