A student is choosing metals for two applications: a permanent magnet for a compass needle, and a temporary magnetic core for an AC transformer. Which pair of metals is most suitable for these purposes?
Compass needle: iron; Transformer core: iron
Compass needle: iron; Transformer core: steel
Compass needle: steel; Transformer core: iron
Compass needle: steel; Transformer core: steel
169 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics Simple phenomena of magnetism, covering Simple phenomena of magnetism. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.