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Question 8

An unmagnetised iron latch is placed near one pole of a magnet. The end of the latch nearer the magnet becomes a north pole.

Which statement describes the pole of the magnet facing the latch and the direction of the magnetic force on the latch?

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A

The north pole faces the latch, and the magnetic force on the latch is towards the magnet.

B

The south pole faces the latch, and the magnetic force on the latch is away from the magnet.

C

The north pole faces the latch, and the magnetic force on the latch is away from the magnet.

D

The south pole faces the latch, and the magnetic force on the latch is towards the magnet.

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12.1 Magnets and magnetic fields Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /12.1 Magnets and magnetic fields

70 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 12.1 Magnets and magnetic fields, covering 12.1.1 Magnetic poles, 12.1.2 Magnetic materials; permanent and induced magnets, 12.1.3 Magnetic fields, and 12.1.4 Plotting compasses and the Earth's magnetic field. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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