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4.1 Magnets and magnetic fields

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Question 22
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A dipping compass is used at different places on the Earth.

Table

PlaceAngle of needle below the horizontal (∘^\circ∘)
Near the magnetic equator0
Half way to a magnetic pole50
Close to a magnetic pole88

Which conclusion is best supported by the data?

[1]
A

The field is strongest at the equator, so it comes from rocks there

B

The field lines are parallel to the ground everywhere on the Earth

C

The needle is pulled down by gravity, which is larger at the poles

D

The field pattern matches a bar magnet field from inside the Earth

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4.1 Magnets and magnetic fields Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /4.1 Magnets and magnetic fields

44 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE Physics 4.1 Magnets and magnetic fields, covering 4.1.1 Magnetic poles, attraction and repulsion, 4.1.2 Permanent and induced magnets, 4.1.3 The magnetic field of a magnet, 4.1.4 Compasses and the Earth's magnetic field, 4.1.5 The magnetic field around a current-carrying wire, 4.1.6 Field strength, current and distance, and 4.1.7 Solenoids and electromagnets. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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