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7.1 Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields

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Figure shows two bar magnets held end to end on a bench. Only one of the four poles has been labelled.

Figure: Two bar magnets held end to end on a bench with a small gap between them

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The two magnets attract each other. Give the pole of magnet 2 that faces magnet 1.

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Magnet 2 is turned round so that its other pole faces magnet 1. Describe what happens to the two magnets.

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c.

Explain why the force between the two magnets is described as a non-contact force.

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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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