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Sciences - Co-ordinated (Double) 0654 · Simple phenomena of magnetism — Paper 1
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Sciences - Co-ordinated (Double) 0654 · Simple phenomena of magnetism — Paper 1
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36 A student investigates which end of a magnetic compass needle is attracted to a bar magnet. What does the investigation show? A Both ends of the compass needle are attracted by the north pole of the magnet. B Both ends of the compass needle are attracted by the south pole of the magnet. C One end of the compass needle is attracted by the north pole and the other end by the south pole. D The compass needle is not attracted by either end of the magnet.
1 marks
Answer: C
40 The diagram shows the use of a reed relay. X Y Which switch positions cause the lamp to light? X Y A closed closed B closed open C open closed D open open
1 marks
Answer: A
38 A magnet and a charged plastic rod are held near each other. N S + – magnet charged plastic rod What happens? A Both poles of the magnet attract both ends of the plastic rod. B Neither pole of the magnet attracts either end of the plastic rod. C Only the north pole of the magnet attracts the positive end of the plastic rod. D Only the south pole of the magnet attracts the positive end of the plastic rod.
1 marks
Answer: B
32 A magnet and a charged plastic rod are held near each other. N S + – magnet charged plastic rod What happens? A Both poles of the magnet attract both ends of the plastic rod. B Neither pole of the magnet attracts either end of the plastic rod. C Only the north pole of the magnet attracts the positive end of the plastic rod. D Only the south pole of the magnet attracts the positive end of the plastic rod.
1 marks
Answer: B
38 The pattern of field lines around a bar magnet on a sheet of paper can be shown by sprinkling metal filings on to the paper. metal filings magnet paper From which metal could the filings be made? A aluminium B copper C iron D zinc
1 marks
Answer: C
40 The pattern of field lines around a bar magnet on a sheet of paper can be shown by sprinkling metal filings on to the paper. metal filings magnet paper From which metal could the filings be made? A aluminium B copper C iron D zinc
1 marks
Answer: C
35 The pattern of field lines around a bar magnet on a sheet of paper can be shown by sprinkling metal filings on to the paper. metal filings magnet paper From which metal could the filings be made? A aluminium B copper C iron D zinc
1 marks
Answer: C
34 A satellite orbits the Earth. Is the satellite in a gravitational field and is the satellite in a magnetic field? 0 0O DW > a gravitational field ~ «K & a magnetic field x \ x key JY =in field X =not in field
1 marks
Answer: A
33 A satellite orbits the Earth. Is the satellite in a gravitational field and is the satellite in a magnetic field? a gravitational field a magnetic field 0 0O WwW D> v v x x v x v x key JY =in field X =not in field
1 marks
Answer: A
33 A satellite orbits the Earth. Is the satellite in a gravitational field and is the satellite in a magnetic field? a gravitational field a magnetic field 0 0O WwW D> v v x x v x v x key JY =in field X =not in field
1 marks
Answer: A
38 A bar magnet is brought near a metal rod. magnet metal rod N S The magnet is then turned around so that its poles have changed positions. The magnet is again brought near to the metal rod. In both cases the metal rod is attracted to the magnet. What could the metal rod be? A another bar magnet B a piece of aluminium C a piece of copper D a piece of iron
1 marks
Answer: D
38 A rod is rubbed with a dry piece of cloth. A scientist holds the rod in her hand and brings it close to a negatively charged polythene strip. The strip is suspended by an insulating thread. insulating thread charged polythene – – – – – –– strip – – – – – – – – – – – – strip moves – towards rod hand rod As the rod approaches the polythene strip, the strip moves towards the rod. Which statement is correct? A The rod is a negatively charged electrical conductor. B The rod is a negatively charged electrical insulator. C The rod is a positively charged electrical conductor. D The rod is a positively charged electrical insulator.
1 marks
Answer: D
39 A bar magnet is brought near a metal rod. magnet metal rod N S The magnet is then turned around so that its poles have changed positions. The magnet is again brought near to the metal rod. In both cases the metal rod is attracted to the magnet. What could the metal rod be? A another bar magnet B a piece of aluminium C a piece of copper D a piece of iron
1 marks
Answer: D
39 Which diagram shows the magnetic field pattern around a straight wire carrying a current? A B C D current current
1 marks
Answer: A
38 Which diagram shows the magnetic field pattern around a straight wire carrying a current? A B C D current current
1 marks
Answer: A
37 A student believes that a certain steel bar is a magnet. What shows that the bar is a magnet? A The bar attracts a copper rod. B The bar is attracted by one end of another magnet. C The bar is attracted by both ends of another magnet. D The bar is repelled by one end of another magnet.
1 marks
Answer: D
39 Which diagram shows the pattern of the magnetic field due to a current in a straight wire? A B current current C D current current
1 marks
Answer: A
39 A student believes that a certain steel bar is a magnet. What shows that the bar is a magnet? A The bar attracts a copper rod. B The bar is attracted by one end of another magnet. C The bar is attracted by both ends of another magnet. D The bar is repelled by one end of another magnet.
1 marks
Answer: D
36 Two rods, X and Y, look the same. P magnet rod X N S Q T rod Y U The N pole of a magnet is brought close, in turn, to P, Q, T and U. The results of these four actions are shown in the table. end tested result P attraction Q attraction T attraction U repulsion Which of the rods is a permanent magnet, with a pole at each end? A both of the rods B neither of the rods C rod X only D rod Y only
1 marks
Answer: D
36 Two rods, X and Y, look the same. P magnet rod X N S Q T rod Y U The N pole of a magnet is brought close, in turn, to P, Q, T and U. The results of these four actions are shown in the table. end tested result P attraction Q attraction T attraction U repulsion Which of the rods is a permanent magnet, with a pole at each end? A both of the rods B neither of the rods C rod X only D rod Y only
1 marks
Answer: D
36 Two rods, X and Y, look the same. P magnet rod X N S Q T rod Y U The N pole of a magnet is brought close, in turn, to P, Q, T and U. The results of these four actions are shown in the table. end tested result P attraction Q attraction T attraction U repulsion Which of the rods is a permanent magnet, with a pole at each end? A both of the rods B neither of the rods C rod X only D rod Y only
1 marks
Answer: D
37 Four nails A, B, C and D are tested to find which makes the strongest permanent magnet. One of the nails is placed against a bar magnet and the number of paper clips which the nail can support is recorded. nail N S bar magnet paper clips The bar magnet is then removed and the number of paper clips remaining attached to the nail is recorded. Each nail is tested in turn. Which nail becomes the strongest permanent magnet? number of paper clips attached to the nail nail bar magnet present bar magnet removed A 2 0 B 2 1 C 4 3 D 5 2
1 marks
Answer: C
37 A student makes a permanent magnet using a piece of metal and a magnetising coil. Which metal should she use? A aluminium B copper C iron D steel
1 marks
Answer: D
37 A piece of iron and a piece of steel are attracted to an electromagnet as shown. electromagnet N S iron steel The electromagnet is now switched off. What happens? A Both the iron and the steel remain magnetised. B Neither the iron nor the steel remains magnetised. C Only the iron remains magnetised. D Only the steel remains magnetised.
1 marks
Answer: D
36 Some electrical devices require a magnet to be switched on and off many times in a second. Which type of magnet may be used? A an electromagnet only B a permanent magnet only C either a permanent magnet or an electromagnet D neither a permanent magnet nor an electromagnet
1 marks
Answer: A
36 The diagram shows an electromagnet attracting an iron bar and a steel bar. The iron and the steel have become magnetised by the electromagnet. power supply iron steel What happens to the iron bar and to the steel bar when the power supply is switched off? iron bar steel bar A not magnetised not magnetised B not magnetised remains magnetised C remains magnetised not magnetised D remains magnetised remains magnetised
1 marks
Answer: B
39 Which diagram shows the magnetic field pattern around a straight wire carrying a current? A B C D current current
1 marks
Answer: C
39 Which diagram shows the magnetic field pattern around a straight wire carrying a current? A B C D current current
1 marks
Answer: C
39 Which diagram shows the magnetic field pattern around a straight wire carrying a current? A B C D current current
1 marks
Answer: C
36 The N-pole of a magnet repels one end of bar X. X repels N S What happens when the other end of bar X is placed near to the poles of the magnet? other end near other end near N-pole S-pole A attracts attracts B attracts repels C repels attracts D repels repels
1 marks
Answer: B
37 Which material is used for the core of an electromagnet? A aluminium B copper C iron D steel
1 marks
Answer: C
36 A student makes an electromagnet with a steel core. The electromagnet does not work well. Which problem with the electromagnet is caused by using a steel core? A It does not become magnetised at all. B It has the same type of magnetic pole at each end. C It remains magnetised when it is switched off. D It repels unmagnetised magnetic materials.
1 marks
Answer: C
39 Three charged balls P, Q and R are suspended by insulating threads. Ball P is negatively charged. Ball Q is brought close to ball P. The balls move away from each other. insulating thread P – Q Ball Q is now brought close to ball R. The balls move closer to each other. Q R What are the signs of the charges on ball Q and ball R? ball Q ball R A negative negative B negative positive C positive negative D positive positive
1 marks
Answer: B
39 Three charged balls P, Q and R are suspended by insulating threads. Ball P is negatively charged. Ball Q is brought close to ball P. The balls move away from each other. insulating thread P – Q Ball Q is now brought close to ball R. The balls move closer to each other. Q R What are the signs of the charges on ball Q and ball R? ball Q ball R A negative negative B negative positive C positive negative D positive positive
1 marks
Answer: B
37 A student carries out four tests with a magnet. Which result shown is not correct? test result A S magnet N iron bar attracts B S magnet N S magnet N attracts C N magnet S copper bar no effect D N magnet S N magnet S repels
1 marks
Answer: D
38 Three charged balls P, Q and R are suspended by insulating threads. Ball P is negatively charged. Ball Q is brought close to ball P. The balls move away from each other. insulating thread P – Q Ball Q is now brought close to ball R. The balls move closer to each other. Q R What are the signs of the charges on ball Q and ball R? ball Q ball R A negative negative B negative positive C positive negative D positive positive
1 marks
Answer: B
37 Parts of an old car are being recycled. An electromagnet is used to lift some parts of the car. Which parts of the car are lifted using an electromagnet? A the aluminium engine block B the plastic interior fittings C the rubber tyres D the steel body parts
1 marks
Answer: D
37 An electromagnet has a metal core. Which metal is used and why? A iron because it becomes a permanent magnet B iron because it does not become a permanent magnet C steel because it becomes a permanent magnet D steel because it does not become a permanent magnet
1 marks
Answer: B
40 Which diagram shows the pattern of the magnetic field around a straight wire carrying a current? A B current current C D current current
1 marks
Answer: A
36 Which diagram shows the pattern of the magnetic field lines around a bar magnet? A B N S N S C D N S N S
1 marks
Answer: B
35 The diagram shows an electromagnet. core Which metal is used for the core of the electromagnet and why? metal reason A iron it becomes a permanent magnet B iron it is easily magnetised C steel it becomes a permanent magnet D steel it is easily magnetised
1 marks
Answer: B
35 Which statement about the core of an electromagnet is correct? A It is made of soft iron because soft iron is easy to magnetise. B It is made of soft iron because soft iron does not lose its magnetism easily. C It is made of steel because steel is easy to magnetise. D It is made of steel because steel loses its magnetism easily.
1 marks
Answer: A
35 Which statement about the core of an electromagnet is correct? A It is made of soft iron because soft iron is easy to magnetise. B It is made of soft iron because soft iron does not lose its magnetism easily. C It is made of steel because steel is easy to magnetise. D It is made of steel because steel loses its magnetism easily.
1 marks
Answer: A
38 There is a current-carrying wire perpendicular to the page. The direction of the current is into the page. Which diagram shows the pattern and direction of the magnetic field around the wire? A B current current into page into page C D current current into page into page
1 marks
Answer: A
36 Two rods made of different insulators are charged by friction using a cloth. One rod becomes negatively charged and the other rod becomes positively charged. What happens during the charging process? positively charged rod negatively charged rod A gains electrons gains protons B gains protons loses protons C loses electrons gains electrons D loses electrons gains protons
1 marks
Answer: C
38 A current-carrying wire passes through a flat card. The arrow on each wire shows the direction of the current. Which diagram shows the pattern of the magnetic field on the card and the direction of the magnetic field lines? A B wire wire current current card card C D wire wire current current card card
1 marks
Answer: D
35 A bar of soft iron and a bar of steel are held in contact with a strong magnet. Both bars become magnetised. The two bars are now moved away from the magnet. Which statement about the bars is correct? A Both bars easily lose their magnetism. B Neither of the bars easily loses its magnetism. C The soft iron bar easily loses its magnetism but the steel bar retains its magnetism. D The steel bar easily loses its magnetism but the soft iron bar retains its magnetism.
1 marks
Answer: C
38 A solenoid carrying a current produces a magnetic field. Which diagram shows the magnetic field pattern? A B current current C D current current
1 marks
Answer: D
35 A rod gains negative charge as it is rubbed with a cloth. What happens to the cloth in this process? A It gains electrons. B It loses electrons. C It gains protons. D It loses protons.
1 marks
Answer: B
38 Which diagram shows the pattern of the magnetic field due to a current in a straight wire? A B current current C D current current
1 marks
Answer: A
39 The diagrams each show a wire carrying a current in the direction of the arrow. Which diagram shows the pattern and the direction of the magnetic field around the wire? A B current current C D current current
1 marks
Answer: C
36 A rod is rubbed with a dry piece of cloth. A scientist holds the rod in her hand and brings it close to a negatively charged plastic strip. The strip is suspended by an insulating thread. As the rod approaches the plastic strip, the strip moves towards the rod. insulating thread charged plastic – – – – – –– strip – – – – – – – – – – – – strip moves – towards rod hand rod Which statement is correct? A The rod is a negatively charged electrical conductor. B The rod is a negatively charged electrical insulator. C The rod is a positively charged electrical conductor. D The rod is a positively charged electrical insulator.
1 marks
Answer: D
34 The diagrams P, Q, R and S show four pairs of bar magnets. P Q N S N S N S S N R S N S S N N S N S For which two pairs of magnets is there a force of attraction between the magnets? A P and Q B Q and R C R and S D P and S
1 marks
Answer: A
35 A rod is rubbed with a dry piece of cloth. A scientist holds the rod in her hand and brings it close to a negatively charged plastic strip. The strip is suspended by an insulating thread. As the rod approaches the plastic strip, the strip moves towards the rod. insulating thread charged plastic – – – – – –– strip – – – – – – – – – – – – strip moves – towards rod hand rod Which statement is correct? A The rod is a negatively charged electrical conductor. B The rod is a negatively charged electrical insulator. C The rod is a positively charged electrical conductor. D The rod is a positively charged electrical insulator.
1 marks
Answer: D
35 A rod is rubbed with a dry piece of cloth. A scientist holds the rod in her hand and brings it close to a negatively charged plastic strip. The strip is suspended by an insulating thread. As the rod approaches the plastic strip, the strip moves towards the rod. insulating thread charged plastic – – – – – –– strip – – – – – – – – – – – – strip moves – towards rod hand rod Which statement is correct? A The rod is a negatively charged electrical conductor. B The rod is a negatively charged electrical insulator. C The rod is a positively charged electrical conductor. D The rod is a positively charged electrical insulator.
1 marks
Answer: D
36 A plastic rod is rubbed with a cloth and the rod becomes positively charged. Why does this happen? A Electrons move from the cloth to the rod. B Electrons move from the rod to the cloth. C Protons move from the cloth to the rod. D Protons move from the rod to the cloth.
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Answer: B
36 A student rubs a balloon against her hair. Electrons are transferred from the hair onto the balloon, and the hair and the balloon both become charged. The hair is now attracted to the balloon. Which row shows the charges on the hair and on the balloon after rubbing? charge on hair charge on balloon A negative negative B negative positive C positive negative D positive positive
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Answer: C
36 A student rubs a balloon against her hair. Electrons are transferred from the hair onto the balloon, and the hair and the balloon both become charged. The hair is now attracted to the balloon. Which row shows the charges on the hair and on the balloon after rubbing? charge on hair charge on balloon A negative negative B negative positive C positive negative D positive positive
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Answer: C
36 Which type of magnet can be switched on and off many times per second? A an electromagnet only B a permanent magnet only C both electromagnets and permanent magnets D neither electromagnets or permanent magnets
1 marks
Answer: A
36 Which type of magnet can be switched on and off many times per second? A an electromagnet only B a permanent magnet only C both electromagnets and permanent magnets D neither electromagnets or permanent magnets
1 marks
Answer: A
37 A plastic rod is rubbed with a cloth causing a negative charge on the rod. Which statements are correct? 1 The rod gains electrons. 2 The cloth loses electrons. 3 The cloth becomes positively charged. A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: D
35 Which type of magnet can be switched on and off many times per second? A an electromagnet only B a permanent magnet only C both electromagnets and permanent magnets D neither electromagnets or permanent magnets
1 marks
Answer: A
36 Which diagram shows the pattern and direction of the magnetic field near the S pole of a bar magnet? A B N S S N S C D N S N S
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Answer: C
36 Two insulators are charged by rubbing them with a cloth. After this, the charged insulators repel each other. Which statement is a possible description of how the insulators become charged? A One gained electrons and the other gained protons. B One gained electrons and the other lost electrons. C They both lost electrons. D They both lost protons.
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Answer: C
35 A plastic rod is rubbed with a cloth and the rod becomes positively charged. What happens during this process? A Negative charges move from the cloth to the rod. B Negative charges move from the rod to the cloth. C Positive charges move from the cloth to the rod. D Positive charges move from the rod to the cloth.
1 marks
Answer: B
35 A plastic rod is rubbed with a cloth and the rod becomes positively charged. What happens during this process? A Negative charges move from the cloth to the rod. B Negative charges move from the rod to the cloth. C Positive charges move from the cloth to the rod. D Positive charges move from the rod to the cloth.
1 marks
Answer: B
36 Three charged balls P, Q and R are suspended by insulating threads. Ball P is negatively charged. Ball Q is brought close to ball P. The balls move away from each other. insulating thread P – Q Ball Q is now brought close to ball R. The balls move closer to each other. Q R What are the signs of the charges on ball Q and ball R? ball Q ball R A negative negative B negative positive C positive negative D positive positive
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Answer: B
35 A plastic rod is rubbed with a cloth. The rod becomes positively charged. Which statement describes why this happens? A Electrons move from the cloth to the rod. B Electrons move from the rod to the cloth. C Protons move from the cloth to the rod. D Protons move from the rod to the cloth.
1 marks
Answer: B
38 The diagrams show a wire carrying a current out of the page. Which diagram shows the pattern of magnetic field lines near the wire? A B C D current out current out current out current out of the page of the page of the page of the page
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Answer: D
35 A bar magnet is brought near to a metal rod. The metal rod is attracted to the magnet. magnet metal rod N S The magnet is then turned around so that the N-pole is on the right. The magnet is again brought near to the metal rod and is again attracted to the magnet. What could the metal rod be? A another bar magnet B a piece of aluminium C a piece of copper D a piece of iron
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Answer: D
35 Two charged rods X and Y repel each other. Which row gives a possible description of how the rods became charged? X charged by Y charged by A gaining electrons gaining electrons B gaining electrons losing protons C losing electrons gaining electrons D losing electrons losing protons
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Answer: A
35 When two different, uncharged, insulating materials are rubbed together, one becomes positively charged and the other becomes negatively charged. What happens to cause the materials to become charged? positively charged material negatively charged material A gains protons gains electrons B gains protons loses protons C loses electrons gains electrons D loses electrons loses protons
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Answer: C
35 When two different, uncharged, insulating materials are rubbed together, one becomes positively charged and the other becomes negatively charged. What happens to cause the materials to become charged? positively charged material negatively charged material A gains protons gains electrons B gains protons loses protons C loses electrons gains electrons D loses electrons loses protons
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Answer: C
35 Object P is positively charged and object Q is negatively charged. Which row describes the force between P and Q and explains how they became charged? force between charge on P charge on Q P and Q caused by caused by A attractive gaining electrons losing electrons B attractive losing electrons gaining electrons C repulsive gaining electrons losing electrons D repulsive losing electrons gaining electrons
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Answer: B
38 The diagrams show patterns around a wire that is carrying a current in the direction shown. Which diagram shows the pattern and the direction of the magnetic field caused by the current? A B current current C D current current
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Answer: D
38 The diagrams show patterns around a wire that is carrying a current in the direction shown. Which diagram shows the pattern and the direction of the magnetic field caused by the current? A B current current C D current current
1 marks
Answer: D
36 Which substance is used to make a permanent magnet? A brass B pure copper C soft iron D steel
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Answer: D
38 A student holds an iron rod in one hand and a dry cotton cloth in the other hand. The student rubs the iron rod with the cotton cloth several times. Next the student holds the cloth close to the iron rod. rod rod cloth cloth rod rubbed with cloth cloth held close to rod The student then repeats this procedure with an identical dry cotton cloth and a plastic rod. Which row shows the force between the iron rod and cloth and between the plastic rod and cloth when they are held close to each other after rubbing? force between force between iron rod plastic rod and cloth and cloth A attraction no force B no force attraction C no force repulsion D repulsion repulsion
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Answer: B
36 The diagrams P, Q, R and S show four pairs of bar magnets. N S S N N S N S P Q N S N S S N N S R S For which two pairs of magnets is there a force of attraction between the magnets? A P and Q B P and S C Q and R D R and S
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Answer: A