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Magnets, poles and the pole rule

Magnets, poles and the pole rule

A magnet can attract certain materials and can exert forces on other magnets. The strongest parts are near its ends, called poles. A freely suspended magnet points with its north pole roughly towards the Earth's north.

Simple phenomena of magnetism Lesson

  1. IGCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /Simple phenomena of magnetism

Step-by-step lessons covering CIE IGCSE Physics Simple phenomena of magnetism for Core and Extended tier. Each lesson breaks down Simple phenomena of magnetism, then works through exam-style questions in Paper 1 and Paper 3 (Core) or Paper 2 and Paper 4 (Extended), plus Paper 5 or Paper 6 format. Build a strong foundation in mechanics and electricity before tackling the more mathematically demanding astrophysics and nuclear topics.