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Edexcel International GCSE Physics Magnetism Exam Questions

Free Edexcel International GCSE Physics exam questions on Magnetism, with mark schemes. Covers magnetic materials, poles, fields and induced magnetism.

Magnetism exam questions

These packs of real past exam questions cover the whole of Section 6: Magnetism and Electromagnetism, including Magnetism. Work through every question on this sub-topic, then mark your answers against the mark scheme.

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About Edexcel International GCSE Physics Magnetism

This sub-topic covers magnets.

What you need to know

  • Poles Like repel, unlike attract.
  • Fields Field lines from north to south.
  • Materials Hard and soft magnetic materials.

Common mistakes in Magnetism

  • Field lines from south to north.
  • Saying all metals are magnetic.

Try two Magnetism exam-style questions

1. Name one magnetic material. (1 mark)

Show the mark scheme answer

Iron, nickel or cobalt.

2. Describe how to plot a field. (1 mark)

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Use a plotting compass and mark its direction around the magnet.

Magnetism FAQs

What does this cover?

Magnets and fields.

What is a soft magnetic material?

One that magnetises and demagnetises easily, like iron.