The north pole and then the south pole of a magnet were brought near each of four rods, W, X, Y and Z. The table shows the results. Which rod is a permanent magnet?
Table: The effect of each pole of a magnet on four rods, W, X, Y and Z
| Rod | Effect of the north pole | Effect of the south pole |
|---|---|---|
| W | attracted | attracted |
| X | repelled | attracted |
| Y | no effect | no effect |
| Z | attracted | attracted |
Rod W
Rod Y
Rod X
Rod Z
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.