Simple phenomena of magnetism — Paper 2 · IGCSE Physical Science 0652

24 Which row correctly describes iron and lead? iron lead A ferrous ferrous B ferrous non-ferrous C non-ferrous ferrous D non-ferrous non-ferrous

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Answer: B

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35 A positively charged insulating rod is placed on a balance. The reading on the balance is shown in diagram 1. Two charged rods X and Y are now brought close to the positively charged rod in turn. Diagram 2 and diagram 3 show the new reading on the balance in each case. positively charged charged rod X charged rod Y rod + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + 24.3 g 24.5 g 24.2 g diagram 1 diagram 2 diagram 3 Which row gives the charges on rod X and rod Y? rod X rod Y A negative negative B negative positive C positive negative D positive positive

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Answer: C

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24 Which row correctly describes iron and lead? iron lead A ferrous ferrous B ferrous non-ferrous C non-ferrous ferrous D non-ferrous non-ferrous

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Answer: B

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35 A positively charged insulating rod is placed on a balance. The reading on the balance is shown in diagram 1. Two charged rods X and Y are now brought close to the positively charged rod in turn. Diagram 2 and diagram 3 show the new reading on the balance in each case. positively charged charged rod X charged rod Y rod + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + 24.3 g 24.5 g 24.2 g diagram 1 diagram 2 diagram 3 Which row gives the charges on rod X and rod Y? rod X rod Y A negative negative B negative positive C positive negative D positive positive

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Answer: C

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32 Why is iron a suitable material for the core of an electromagnet? A It is a good conductor of electricity. B It is a poor conductor of electricity. C It loses its magnetism when the current is switched off. D It stays magnetised when the current is switched off.

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Answer: C

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32 Why is iron a suitable material for the core of an electromagnet? A It is a good conductor of electricity. B It is a poor conductor of electricity. C It loses its magnetism when the current is switched off. D It stays magnetised when the current is switched off.

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Answer: C

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34 A strong permanent magnet is placed close to an iron block, as shown in the diagram. strong magnet iron N S block Magnetic poles are induced in the iron block. What is the arrangement of the induced poles? A B C D N S N S S N S N

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Answer: A

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34 A strong permanent magnet is placed close to an iron block, as shown in the diagram. strong magnet iron N S block Magnetic poles are induced in the iron block. What is the arrangement of the induced poles? A B C D N S N S S N S N

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Answer: A

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34 The diagram shows two light plastic balls suspended by insulating threads from a support. insulating threads plastic ball plastic ball Which statement is an explanation of why the plastic balls hang apart from each other? A The balls have like charges. B One ball is charged; the other is uncharged. C The balls have unlike charges. D Both balls are uncharged.

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Answer: A

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33 Which metal is used to make the core of an electromagnet? A aluminium B copper C iron D steel

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Answer: C

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34 The diagram shows the charges on three objects, P, Q and R. P Q + – + R Which diagram shows the directions of the forces that act on object R? A B C D + + + +

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Answer: B

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33 Which metal is used to make the core of an electromagnet? A aluminium B copper C iron D steel

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Answer: C

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34 The diagram shows the charges on three objects, P, Q and R. P Q + – + R Which diagram shows the directions of the forces that act on object R? A B C D + + + +

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Answer: B

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34 Which metal is used to make the core of an electromagnet and what is a property of an electromagnet? metal used property of electromagnet for core A soft iron it can be switched on and off B soft iron it is a permanent magnet C steel it can be switched on and off D steel it is a permanent magnet

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Answer: A

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39 The first diagram shows a beam of alpha-particles entering an electric field. The second diagram shows a beam of alpha-particles entering a magnetic field. + + + + + + alpha-particles – – – – – – N alpha-particles S In which direction is the beam deflected in each of the fields? electric field magnetic field A towards the negative plate into the page B towards the negative plate out of the page C towards the positive plate into the page D towards the positive plate out of the page

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Answer: A

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34 Which metal is used to make the core of an electromagnet and what is a property of an electromagnet? metal used property of electromagnet for core A soft iron it can be switched on and off B soft iron it is a permanent magnet C steel it can be switched on and off D steel it is a permanent magnet

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Answer: A

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39 The first diagram shows a beam of alpha-particles entering an electric field. The second diagram shows a beam of alpha-particles entering a magnetic field. + + + + + + alpha-particles – – – – – – N alpha-particles S In which direction is the beam deflected in each of the fields? electric field magnetic field A towards the negative plate into the page B towards the negative plate out of the page C towards the positive plate into the page D towards the positive plate out of the page

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Answer: A

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