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7.1 Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields

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Question 8
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An iron nail hangs from a magnet, and a second iron nail hangs from the first. The magnet is then taken away. What happens?

[1]
A

Both nails stay magnetised, so they remain joined together

B

The lower nail falls, because the induced magnetism is lost

C

The lower nail falls, because the two nails now repel each other

D

Both nails become permanent magnets with opposite poles

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7.1 Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /7.1 Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields

40 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Physics 7.1 Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields, covering 7.1.1 Poles of a magnet and 7.1.2 Magnetic fields. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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