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Edexcel IGCSE Physics B Magnetism Questions

Practise explaining attraction, repulsion and induced magnetism, then drawing and interpreting field-line diagrams around magnets.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Physics 4PH1

Exam points

  • explain force direction from pole labels, using attraction or repulsion rather than charge
  • draw magnetic field lines with arrows, loops, spacing and no crossing lines
  • distinguish hard and soft magnetic materials using iron and steel contexts

Covered syllabus points

6.2 Magnetic attraction and repulsion6.3 Hard and soft magnetic materials6.4 Magnetic field lines6.5 Induced magnetism6.6 Magnetic field practical6.7 Uniform magnetic fields

Question 1

[Maximum number: 7]

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

Question (a)

(a)

Which of these diagrams correctly represents the magnetic field around a bar magnet?

A
Figure for Question (a) — Edexcel IGCSE Physics — Option A
B
Figure for Question (a) — Edexcel IGCSE Physics — Option B
C
Figure for Question (a) — Edexcel IGCSE Physics — Option C
D
Figure for Question (a) — Edexcel IGCSE Physics — Option D
[ 1 ]

Question (b)

(b)

The diagram shows two bar magnets placed close together.

Figure for Question (b) — Edexcel IGCSE Physics
Figure for Question (b) — Edexcel IGCSE Physics
[ 2 ]

Question (i)

(i)

Which of these describes what happens to the two magnets?

A

nothing happens

B

they attract

C

they repel

D

they spin

[ 1 ]

Question (ii)

(ii)

Which of these magnet arrangements gives a uniform field between the poles?

A
Figure for Question (ii) — Edexcel IGCSE Physics — Option A
B
Figure for Question (ii) — Edexcel IGCSE Physics — Option B
C
Figure for Question (ii) — Edexcel IGCSE Physics — Option C
D
Figure for Question (ii) — Edexcel IGCSE Physics — Option D
[ 1 ]

Question (c)

(c)

State the name of a material that would be suitable for use as a permanent magnet.

[ 1 ]

Question (d)

(d)

Describe an investigation that could be used to determine the shape of the magnetic field around a bar magnet.

[ 3 ]

Question 2

[Maximum number: 8]

Diagram 1 shows the magnetic field lines near the south pole of a bar magnet.

Diagram 1

Diagram 1

Question (a)

(a)

Draw two arrows on the field lines in diagram 1 to show the direction of the magnetic field lines.

[ 1 ]

Question (b)

(b)

Which of these is attracted to the bar magnet if placed in the magnetic field?

A

copper

B

nickel

C

plastic

D

zinc

[ 1 ]

Question (c)

(c)

The strength of the magnetic field changes as the distance from the south pole increases.

Explain how the magnetic field lines show this.

[ 2 ]

Question (d)

(d)

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

Diagram 2

Diagram 2

The piece of iron becomes magnetised when placed in the magnetic field.

[ 4 ]

Question (i)

(i)

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.

[ 2 ]

Question (ii)

(ii)

A student suggests that the piece of iron is now a permanent magnet.

Explain why the student is incorrect.

[ 2 ]

Question 3

[Maximum number: 1]

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 3 — Edexcel IGCSE Physics
Figure for Question 3 — 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

Question 4

[Maximum number: 1]

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

State the name of a material that would be suitable for use as a permanent magnet.

Question 5

[Maximum number: 1]

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

Which of these diagrams correctly represents the magnetic field around a bar magnet?

A
Figure for Question 5 — Edexcel IGCSE Physics — Option A
B
Figure for Question 5 — Edexcel IGCSE Physics — Option B
C
Figure for Question 5 — Edexcel IGCSE Physics — Option C
D
Figure for Question 5 — Edexcel IGCSE Physics — Option D

Question 6

[Maximum number: 2]

Diagram 1 shows the magnetic field lines near the south pole of a bar magnet.

Diagram 1

Diagram 1

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

Diagram 2

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.

Question 7

[Maximum number: 3]

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

Describe an investigation that could be used to determine the shape of the magnetic field around a bar magnet.

Question 8

[Maximum number: 1]

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 8 — Edexcel IGCSE Physics
Figure for Question 8 — Edexcel IGCSE Physics

Which of these magnet arrangements gives a uniform field between the poles?

A
Figure for Question 8 — Edexcel IGCSE Physics — Option A
B
Figure for Question 8 — Edexcel IGCSE Physics — Option B
C
Figure for Question 8 — Edexcel IGCSE Physics — Option C
D
Figure for Question 8 — Edexcel IGCSE Physics — Option D
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