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KS3: Magnetism Questions

Q2. An iron block is near some steel paper clips. The paper clips do not stick to the iron block.

 

A pupil puts a magnet on top of the iron block. The paper clips stick to the iron block and to each other.

(a)     What are the magnetic poles at points A and B in the diagram?

  North Pole South Pole No Magnetic Pole
Point A      
Point B      


2 marks

(b)    

(i)  The sentences below are about the force which the magnet exerts on the iron block.

Tick the correct sentence

The magnet attracts the iron block.  
The magnet repels the iron block.    
There is no magnetic force on the iron block.   

    1 mark

(ii)     The sentences below are about the force which the magnetised iron block exerts on the magnet.


Tick the correct sentence

The iron block attracts the magnet.  
The iron block repels the magnet.    
There is no magnetic force on the magnet.   

         
1 mark


(Total 4 marks)