Topic-17: Magnetism and Electromagnetism

1. A permanent magnet can be demagnetised by using a solenoid and switching the current on then
off. [5054/1/O/N/02/24]

2. The diagram shows part of a magnetic relay. M is part of the core of the magnet. L is part of the
armature which is attracted to the core when a current flows through the coil. S is a stud which stops
the armature being attracted too strongly. [5054/1/M/J03/Q23]

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3. Each of the diagrams below is a cross-section through two parallel current-carrying conductors.
[5054/1/M/J03/Q29]

4. Which of the following will prove that a metal bar is a permanent magnet? [5054/01/O/N/03/Q21]

5. Four metal rods are placed, in turn, inside a coil of copper wire. [5054/01/O/N/03/Q22]

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6. End X of a metal rod attracts the N-pole of a compass needle. [5054/01/M/J/04/Q25]

7. Four different substances are tested by using each as the core of an electromagnet. [5054/01/M/J/04/Q26]

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8. A bar magnet is broken into three parts X, Y and Z. [5054/01/O/N/04/Q27]

9. The diagrams show the forces F between two wires carrying currents out of the page. The magnetic
fields close to the wires are also shown. [5054/01/O/N/04/Q33]

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10. Four plotting compasses are placed near a bar magnet. You may ignore any effects of the Earth’s
magnetic field. [5054/01/M/J/05/Q25]

11. A student tries to magnetise a short steel rod. [5054/01/O/N/05/Q25]

12. The diagrams show an iron nail in four different situations. In which diagram will the nail become an
induced magnet? [5054/01/M/J/06/Q27]

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13. The diagram shows parts of a loudspeaker. [5054/01/M/J/06/Q28]

14. Two parallel wires carry currents in the same direction. [5054/01/M/J/06/Q34]

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15. A current in a solenoid creates a magnetic field. [5054/01/O/N/06/Q24]

16. A metal ring screens a piece of equipment from a magnetic field. [5054/01/O/N/06/Q25]

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17. The diagram shows a brass rod and an iron rod beside each other at the bottom of a rectangular
coil. [5054/01/M/J/07/Q24]

18. Four metal rods are placed, in turn, inside a coil of copper wire. [5054/01/M/J/07/Q25]

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19. The diagrams show the forces F between two wires carrying currents out of the page. The magnetic
fields close to the wires are also shown. Which diagram is correct? [5054/01/M/J/07/Q33]

20. The diagram shows a model railway signal [5054/01/O/N/07/Q24]

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21. Which part of a video tape recording system does not rely on magnetic material for its operation?
[5054/01/O/N/07/Q24]

22. The diagram shows how a steel bar can be magnetised. [5054/01/M/J/08/Q27]

23. Delicate instruments are often placed in a ‘box’ to protect them from stray magnetic fields.
[5054/01/O/N/08/Q26]

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24. Each of the diagrams is a cross-section through two parallel, current-carrying conductors. Which
diagram shows correctly the magnetic field pattern and the directions of the forces on the two
conductors? [5054/01/O/N/08/Q33]

25. Which properties make materials suitable for use as a core in an electromagnet? [5054/11/M/J/10/Q24]

26. A metal ring screens a piece of equipment from a magnetic field. [5054/11/O/N/10/Q26]

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27. Which list contains an example of a non-magnetic material, a magnetic material and a
magnetized material? [5054/11/M/J/11/Q26]

28. The diagram shows an alarm system. [5054/11/O/N/11/Q25]

29. Two straight electrical conductors are parallel to one another. Each carries a current, one into the
plane of the paper and one out of the plane of the paper. [5054/11/M/J/12/26]

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30. Two long, straight wires hang vertically, close to each other. [5054/12/M/J/12/Q26]

31. A vertical wire passes at right angles through a piece of card. There is a large current in the wire in
the direction shown. [5054/11/O/N/12/Q26]

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32. A magnet is placed close to an iron bar. [5054/12/O/N/12/Q26]

33. A teacher sticks a magnet to the top surface of a match-box cover. The bottom surface is placed in
a small tray of iron paperclips. As the match-box cover is lifted up, a large number of paperclips are
held on the bottom surface. [5054/11/M/J/13/Q26]

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34. The diagrams show a small compass close to a strong bar magnet. [5054/11/M/J/13/Q27]

35. The magnetic field around two bar magnets is shown. [5054/12/M/J/13/Q29]

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36. Which material is used to magnetically screen electrical equipment from unwanted magnetic fields?
[5054/12/M/J/13/Q30]

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