Permanent & Induced Magnets (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes

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Permanent & Induced Magnets
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What is a key property of permanent magnets?

They always create their own magnetic field

Can the magnetism of permanent magnets be turned on and off?

No, they are always magnetised

Which of these are examples of permanent magnets?

Bar magnets and horseshoe magnets

What is another name for induced magnets?

Temporary magnets

Can induced magnets repel other magnets?

No, they can only attract

What happens when the magnetic field is removed from an induced magnet?

It loses most or all of its magnetism

Which materials are examples of induced magnets?

Iron, Nickel, Cobalt

How can induced magnets be made into temporary magnets?

By stroking them with a permanent magnet

What happens when induced and permanent magnets are near each other?

There is always an attraction

Do induced magnets have fixed poles?

No, they do not have fixed poles

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