Magnetism (Grade 10 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Quizzes
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What type of force is magnetism?
What type of force is magnetism?
A non-contact force
Which materials are ferromagnetic?
Which materials are ferromagnetic?
Iron, nickel, and cobalt
What happens to domains when iron is magnetised?
What happens to domains when iron is magnetised?
They align in the same direction
Can a magnet have only a north pole?
Can a magnet have only a north pole?
No, poles always come in pairs
What happens when two north poles face each other?
What happens when two north poles face each other?
They repel each other
Where do magnetic field lines start and end?
Where do magnetic field lines start and end?
Start at north, end at south pole
What does closer spacing of field lines indicate?
What does closer spacing of field lines indicate?
Stronger magnetic field
What are paramagnetic materials?
What are paramagnetic materials?
Lose magnetism when field removed
What is retentivity?
What is retentivity?
Ability to retain magnetisation
How does a compass work?
How does a compass work?
Needle aligns with field lines