The core of an electromagnet and a permanent bar magnet require materials with different magnetic properties.
Which row in the table correctly identifies the most suitable material for each application?
| Electromagnet core | Permanent magnet | |
|---|---|---|
| A | iron | steel |
| B | iron | copper |
| C | steel | iron |
| D | steel | copper |
Electromagnet core: iron; Permanent magnet: steel
Electromagnet core: iron; Permanent magnet: copper
Electromagnet core: steel; Permanent magnet: iron
Electromagnet core: steel; Permanent magnet: copper
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.