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12.1 Magnets and magnetic fields

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A concealed permanent bar magnet has ends P and Q. P repels end R of a second permanent magnet. The north-seeking end of a compass is attracted towards R. Which poles are P and Q?

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A

P is north; Q is north.

B

P is south; Q is south.

C

P is south; Q is north.

D

P is north; Q is south.

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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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