PHYSICS FORM 2

ONLINE TEST SERIES

MAGNETISM

  1. Which statement about a magnet is not correct?
 
 
 
 
  1. Which statement about magnetism is correct?
 
 
 
 
  1. The diagram below shows a point P on the Earth’s surface at which a compass needle is suspended freely

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Which one of the following gives the correct direction in which the needle of the compass will point?

Plane of compass needle Direction of north pole of compass
A. Horizontal Towards north pole of Earth
B. Horizontal Towards south pole of Earth
C. At an angle to the horizontal Towards north pole of Earth
D. At an angle to the horizontal Towards south pole of Earth
 
 
 
 
  1. The Earth’s magnetic field may be compared with that of a bar magnet.  Which of the following diagrams correctly shows the orientation of the bar magnet in this model?
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  1. The diagrams show a small compass close to a strong bar magnet.

Which diagram shows the correct compass direction?

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  1. Which properties make materials suitable for use as a core in an electromagnet?

 

 
 
 
 
7. A magnetised piece of steel can be used in …….
 
 
 
 
8. To show the magnetic area around a magnet we use …….
 
 
 
 
9. Which one of the following groups of metals are attracted to a magnet?
 
 
 
 
10. The stronger a magnet …….
 
 
 
 

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