Permanent & Induced Magnetism, Magnetic Forces & Fields (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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What happens when two North poles of magnets are brought close together?
What happens when two North poles of magnets are brought close together?
They repel each other
What happens when a North pole and a South pole are brought close together?
What happens when a North pole and a South pole are brought close together?
They attract each other
Where is the magnetic field around a magnet strongest?
Where is the magnetic field around a magnet strongest?
At the poles
In which direction do magnetic field lines flow?
In which direction do magnetic field lines flow?
From North to South poles
Through which of these can magnetic forces NOT act?
Through which of these can magnetic forces NOT act?
None - forces act through all
What is a permanent magnet?
What is a permanent magnet?
Makes own field all the time
What happens when an induced magnet is removed from a magnetic field?
What happens when an induced magnet is removed from a magnetic field?
Loses magnetism immediately
What does induced magnetism always cause?
What does induced magnetism always cause?
Attraction
Which of these is NOT a magnetic material at room temperature?
Which of these is NOT a magnetic material at room temperature?
Copper
Which of these uses permanent magnets?
Which of these uses permanent magnets?
Compasses
Why does a compass needle point towards magnetic North?
Why does a compass needle point towards magnetic North?
Earth has its own magnetic field
How can you tell if a magnetic material is a permanent magnet?
How can you tell if a magnetic material is a permanent magnet?
It can repel another magnet