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CAIE IGCSE Physics: Plotting Magnetic Field Lines Question Bank

Practise using plotting compasses to trace field directions, place needle arrows and show how field lines are found around magnets.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Physics 0625

Exam points

  • draw a plotting compass needle so its N end follows the field in the gap
  • use compass arrows at labelled positions to show the direction of the magnetic field

4.1.8—Plotting of magnetic field lines with question 1

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Fig. 9.1 shows a bar magnet and four plotting compasses A, B, C and D.

Fig. 9.1

Fig. 9.1

On Fig. 9.1:

draw an arrow on each of the three plotting compasses B, C and D to show the direction of the magnetic field

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