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Question 12

Three puzzle counters each contain a permanent magnet. The upper and lower pole faces of the magnets are labelled A–B, C–D and E–F.

Face A is a north pole. Face A repels face D. In a separate test, face C attracts face F.

Which statement gives the correct poles for faces C and E?

[1]
A

C is a north pole; E is a north pole.

B

C is a north pole; E is a south pole.

C

C is a south pole; E is a north pole.

D

C is a south pole; E is a south pole.

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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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