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7.1 Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields

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A steel paperclip is attracted to the north pole of a magnet. It is also attracted to the south pole. Why?

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A

The paperclip is a permanent magnet with a north and a south pole

B

The paperclip becomes an induced magnet each time, so it is attracted

C

The paperclip is made of a material that is charged by the magnet

D

The paperclip has no poles at all, so no force acts on it

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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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