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Question 17
a.

Identify which of the following metals is ferromagnetic and can be magnetised:

  • gold
  • copper
  • cobalt
  • zinc
[1]
b.

A student has a known bar magnet and an unidentified metal rod. Describe a test the student can perform to confirm whether the unidentified rod is also a permanent magnet, rather than just an unmagnetised piece of magnetic material.

[3]
c.

Describe how to construct a simple electromagnet.

[2]
d.

State two modifications that can be made to this electromagnet to increase the strength of its magnetic field.

[2]
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