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An unmagnetised steel paperclip is attracted to the South pole of a permanent neodymium magnet.

Which statement correctly explains why the paperclip is attracted to the magnet?

A

The neodymium magnet is a temporary magnet, and a South pole is induced at the nearest end of the paperclip.

B

The neodymium magnet is a permanent magnet, and a North pole is induced at the nearest end of the paperclip.

C

The neodymium magnet is a permanent magnet, and a South pole is induced at the nearest end of the paperclip.

D

The neodymium magnet is a temporary magnet, and a North pole is induced at the nearest end of the paperclip.

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Magnets and magnetic fields Questions

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

17 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE Physics Magnets and magnetic fields. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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