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7.1 Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields

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Question 15
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A compass needle points north wherever it is placed, even when there are no magnets nearby. What does this suggest?

[1]
A

The rotation of the Earth pushes the needle round to the north

B

The atmosphere of the Earth carries the needle round to the north

C

The rocks of the crust contain iron that attracts the whole needle

D

The core of the Earth is magnetic and produces a magnetic field

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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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