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7.1 Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields

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Question 31
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Why does the same end of a compass needle always point north, when an unmagnetised iron needle would not behave in this way?

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A

The compass needle is a magnet, so it has a north pole of its own

B

The compass needle is made of iron, so it is attracted to the north

C

The compass needle is heavier at one end, so that end swings north

D

The compass needle is charged at one end, so that end is pulled north

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7.1 Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields Questions

  1. GCSE
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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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