Permanent & induced magnets (Edexcel GCSE Physics): Flashcards

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7.1.2 Permanent & Induced Magnets
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What do permanent magnets always do?

Create their own magnetic field

Can permanent magnet magnetism be turned on/off?

No, cannot be turned on and off

Permanent magnets always do this

Exert force on other magnets/magnetic materials

Alternative name for induced magnets

Temporary magnets

Induced magnets in a magnetic field

Become magnetised

Can induced magnets repel other magnets?

No, only attracted to magnets

Induced magnets when field removed

Lose most or all magnetism

How to make temporary magnet

Stroke with permanent magnet

Force between induced & permanent magnets

Always attraction

Do induced magnets have fixed poles?

No, do not have fixed poles

Examples of inducible magnetic materials

Iron, Nickel, Cobalt

Example of induced magnetism

Iron filings near bar magnets

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