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Edexcel IGCSE Physics 6.2 Magnetic attraction & repulsion

Practise deciding whether magnets attract or repel from pole labels, and explaining forces on magnets or magnetic substances.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Physics 4PH1

Exam points

  • explain a force direction from like or unlike poles on a magnet diagram
  • choose correct pole and material words in a short passage about magnets

6.2 Magnetic attraction and repulsion question 1

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The region of space around a magnet is known as a magnetic field.

The diagram shows two bar magnets placed close together.

Figure for Question 6.2 Magnetic attraction and repulsion question 1 — Edexcel IGCSE Physics
Figure for Question 6.2 Magnetic attraction and repulsion question 1 — Edexcel IGCSE Physics

Which of these describes what happens to the two magnets?

A

nothing happens

B

they attract

C

they repel

D

they spin

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