Edexcel IGCSE Physics 6.5 Induced magnetism
Practise explaining induced magnetism in iron objects placed in a magnetic field, using pole labels and attraction to a magnet.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2019
- Course
- Physics 4PH1
Practise explaining induced magnetism in iron objects placed in a magnetic field, using pole labels and attraction to a magnet.
Diagram 1 shows the magnetic field lines near the south pole of a bar magnet.

Diagram 1
Diagram 2 shows a small piece of iron that has been placed in the magnetic field.

Diagram 2
The piece of iron becomes magnetised when placed in the magnetic field.
Explain why the piece of iron experiences a force towards the south pole of the bar magnet.
You may add to diagram 2 to help your answer.
idea that a north pole is induced on the side of the
iron nearest the bar magnet;
idea that opposite poles attract;
allow if shown on
diagram
allow north attracted to
south
ignore references to
charge