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Simple phenomena of magnetism — Paper 1 · IGCSE Sciences - Co-ordinated (Double) 0654

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Question 1: A student investigates which end of a magnetic compass needle is attracted to a bar magnet. What does the investigation show? A Both ends o…Question 2: 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 clo…Question 3: 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 at…1 / 31
Question 4: 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 at…Question 5: 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 …Question 6: 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 …2 / 31
Question 7: 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 …Question 8: A satellite orbits the Earth.

Is the satellite in a gravitational field and is the satellite in a magnetic field?

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a gravitatio…Question 9: A satellite orbits the Earth.

Is the satellite in a gravitational field and is the satellite in a magnetic field?

a gravitational field

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Is the satellite in a gravitational field and is the satellite in a magnetic field?

a gravitational field

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Question 11: 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. T…Question 12: 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 stri…4 / 31
Question 13: 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. T…Question 14: Which diagram shows the magnetic field pattern around a straight wire carrying a current? A B C D current currentQuestion 15: Which diagram shows the magnetic field pattern around a straight wire carrying a current? A B C D current currentQuestion 16: 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…5 / 31
Question 17: Which diagram shows the pattern of the magnetic field due to a current in a straight wire? A B current current C D current currentQuestion 18: 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…6 / 31
Question 19: 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 re…7 / 31
Question 20: 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 re…8 / 31
Question 21: 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 re…9 / 31
Question 22: 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…Question 23: 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…10 / 31
Question 24: 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 swit…Question 25: 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 electroma…Question 26: The diagram shows an electromagnet attracting an iron bar and a steel bar. The iron and the steel have become magnetised by the electromagn…11 / 31
Question 27: Which diagram shows the magnetic field pattern around a straight wire carrying a current? A B C D current currentQuestion 28: Which diagram shows the magnetic field pattern around a straight wire carrying a current? A B C D current currentQuestion 29: Which diagram shows the magnetic field pattern around a straight wire carrying a current? A B C D current currentQuestion 30: 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 ma…Question 31: Which material is used for the core of an electromagnet? A aluminium B copper C iron D steel12 / 31
Question 32: A student makes an electromagnet with a steel core. The electromagnet does not work well. Which problem with the electromagnet is caused by…Question 33: 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 ba…13 / 31
Question 34: 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 ba…Question 35: 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 …14 / 31
Question 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 ba…Question 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 …Question 38: 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 bec…15 / 31
Question 39: Which diagram shows the pattern of the magnetic field around a straight wire carrying a current? A B current current C D current currentQuestion 40: 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 S16 / 31
Question 41: 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 pe…Question 42: 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 ma…Question 43: 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 ma…17 / 31
Question 44: There is a current-carrying wire perpendicular to the page. The direction of the current is into the page. Which diagram shows the pattern …Question 45: Two rods made of different insulators are charged by friction using a cloth. One rod becomes negatively charged and the other rod becomes p…18 / 31
Question 46: A current-carrying wire passes through a flat card. The arrow on each wire shows the direction of the current. Which diagram shows the patt…Question 47: 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 awa…19 / 31
Question 48: A solenoid carrying a current produces a magnetic field. Which diagram shows the magnetic field pattern? A B current current C D current cu…Question 49: 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 elect…Question 50: Which diagram shows the pattern of the magnetic field due to a current in a straight wire? A B current current C D current current20 / 31
Question 51: 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 ma…Question 52: 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.…21 / 31
Question 53: 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 …Question 54: 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.…22 / 31
Question 55: 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.…Question 56: 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 r…Question 57: A student rubs a balloon against her hair. Electrons are transferred from the hair onto the balloon, and the hair and the balloon both beco…23 / 31
Question 58: A student rubs a balloon against her hair. Electrons are transferred from the hair onto the balloon, and the hair and the balloon both beco…Question 59: 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 electromagn…Question 60: 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 electromagn…Question 61: 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 c…24 / 31
Question 62: 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 electromagn…Question 63: 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 SQuestion 64: Two insulators are charged by rubbing them with a cloth. After this, the charged insulators repel each other. Which statement is a possible…Question 65: A plastic rod is rubbed with a cloth and the rod becomes positively charged. What happens during this process? A Negative charges move from…25 / 31
Question 66: A plastic rod is rubbed with a cloth and the rod becomes positively charged. What happens during this process? A Negative charges move from…Question 67: 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 ba…Question 68: A plastic rod is rubbed with a cloth. The rod becomes positively charged. Which statement describes why this happens? A Electrons move from…26 / 31
Question 69: 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…Question 70: 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 aroun…Question 71: 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…27 / 31
Question 72: When two different, uncharged, insulating materials are rubbed together, one becomes positively charged and the other becomes negatively ch…Question 73: When two different, uncharged, insulating materials are rubbed together, one becomes positively charged and the other becomes negatively ch…Question 74: Object P is positively charged and object Q is negatively charged. Which row describes the force between P and Q and explains how they beca…28 / 31
Question 75: The diagrams show patterns around a wire that is carrying a current in the direction shown. Which diagram shows the pattern and the directi…29 / 31
Question 76: The diagrams show patterns around a wire that is carrying a current in the direction shown. Which diagram shows the pattern and the directi…Question 77: Which substance is used to make a permanent magnet? A brass B pure copper C soft iron D steel30 / 31
Question 78: 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 sever…Question 79: 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 …31 / 31

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Q1 · A student investigates which end of a magnetic compass needle is attracted to a bar magnet 0654/11 May/June 2006

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.

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Answer: C

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Q2 · The diagram shows the use of a reed relay 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2007

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

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Q3 · A magnet and a charged plastic rod are held near each other 0654/11 May/June 2010

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.

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Answer: B

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Q4 · A magnet and a charged plastic rod are held near each other 0654/12 May/June 2010

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

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Q5 · The pattern of field lines around a bar magnet on a sheet of paper can be shown by… 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2010

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

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Answer: C

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Q6 · The pattern of field lines around a bar magnet on a sheet of paper can be shown by… 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2010

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

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Answer: C

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Q7 · The pattern of field lines around a bar magnet on a sheet of paper can be shown by… 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2010

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

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Answer: C

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Q8 · A satellite orbits the Earth 0654/11 May/June 2011

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

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Answer: A

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Q9 · A satellite orbits the Earth 0654/12 May/June 2011

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

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Answer: A

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Q10 · A satellite orbits the Earth 0654/13 May/June 2011

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

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Answer: A

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Q11 · A bar magnet is brought near a metal rod 0654/11 May/June 2013

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

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Answer: D

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Q12 · A rod is rubbed with a dry piece of cloth 0654/12 May/June 2013

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.

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Answer: D

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Q13 · A bar magnet is brought near a metal rod 0654/13 May/June 2013

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

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Answer: D

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Q14 · Which diagram shows the magnetic field pattern around a straight wire carrying a current? 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2013

39 Which diagram shows the magnetic field pattern around a straight wire carrying a current? A B C D current current

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Answer: A

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Q15 · Which diagram shows the magnetic field pattern around a straight wire carrying a current? 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2013

38 Which diagram shows the magnetic field pattern around a straight wire carrying a current? A B C D current current

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Answer: A

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Q16 · A student believes that a certain steel bar is a magnet 0654/11 May/June 2014

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.

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Answer: D

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Q17 · Which diagram shows the pattern of the magnetic field due to a current in a straight wire? 0654/12 May/June 2014

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

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Answer: A

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Q18 · A student believes that a certain steel bar is a magnet 0654/13 May/June 2014

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.

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Answer: D

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Q19 · Two rods, X and Y, look the same 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2014

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

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Answer: D

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Q20 · Two rods, X and Y, look the same 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2014

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

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Answer: D

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Q21 · Two rods, X and Y, look the same 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2014

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

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Answer: D

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Q22 · Four nails A, B, C and D are tested to find which makes the strongest permanent magnet 0654/11 May/June 2015

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

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Answer: C

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Q23 · A student makes a permanent magnet using a piece of metal and a magnetising coil 0654/12 May/June 2015

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

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Answer: D

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Q24 · A piece of iron and a piece of steel are attracted to an electromagnet as shown 0654/13 May/June 2015

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.

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Answer: D

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Q25 · Some electrical devices require a magnet to be switched on and off many times in a second 0654/12 May/June 2016

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

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Answer: A

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Q26 · The diagram shows an electromagnet attracting an iron bar and a steel bar 0654/13 May/June 2016

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

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Answer: B

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Q27 · Which diagram shows the magnetic field pattern around a straight wire carrying a current? 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2016

39 Which diagram shows the magnetic field pattern around a straight wire carrying a current? A B C D current current

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Answer: C

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Q28 · Which diagram shows the magnetic field pattern around a straight wire carrying a current? 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2016

39 Which diagram shows the magnetic field pattern around a straight wire carrying a current? A B C D current current

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Answer: C

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Q29 · Which diagram shows the magnetic field pattern around a straight wire carrying a current? 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2016

39 Which diagram shows the magnetic field pattern around a straight wire carrying a current? A B C D current current

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Answer: C

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Q30 · The N-pole of a magnet repels one end of bar X 0654/11 May/June 2017

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

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Answer: B

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Q31 · Which material is used for the core of an electromagnet? 0654/12 May/June 2017

37 Which material is used for the core of an electromagnet? A aluminium B copper C iron D steel

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Answer: C

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Q32 · A student makes an electromagnet with a steel core 0654/13 May/June 2017

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.

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Answer: C

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Q33 · Three charged balls P, Q and R are suspended by insulating threads 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2017

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

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Answer: B

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Q34 · Three charged balls P, Q and R are suspended by insulating threads 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2017

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

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Answer: B

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Q35 · A student carries out four tests with a magnet 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2017

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

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Answer: D

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Q36 · Three charged balls P, Q and R are suspended by insulating threads 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2017

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

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Answer: B

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Q37 · Parts of an old car are being recycled 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2018

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

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Answer: D

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Q38 · An electromagnet has a metal core 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2018

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

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Answer: B

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Q39 · Which diagram shows the pattern of the magnetic field around a straight wire carrying a… 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2018

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

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Answer: A

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Q40 · Which diagram shows the pattern of the magnetic field lines around a bar magnet? 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2018

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

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Answer: B

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Q41 · The diagram shows an electromagnet 0654/11 May/June 2019

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

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Answer: B

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Q42 · Which statement about the core of an electromagnet is correct? 0654/12 May/June 2019

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.

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Answer: A

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Q43 · Which statement about the core of an electromagnet is correct? 0654/13 May/June 2019

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.

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Answer: A

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Q44 · There is a current-carrying wire perpendicular to the page 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2019

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

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Answer: A

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Q45 · Two rods made of different insulators are charged by friction using a cloth 0654/12 May/June 2020

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

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Answer: C

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Q46 · A current-carrying wire passes through a flat card 0654/13 May/June 2020

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

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Answer: D

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Q47 · A bar of soft iron and a bar of steel are held in contact with a strong magnet 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2020

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.

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Answer: C

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Q48 · A solenoid carrying a current produces a magnetic field 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2020

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

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Answer: D

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Q49 · A rod gains negative charge as it is rubbed with a cloth 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2020

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.

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Answer: B

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Q50 · Which diagram shows the pattern of the magnetic field due to a current in a straight wire? 0654/12 Feb/March 2021

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

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Answer: A

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Q51 · The diagrams each show a wire carrying a current in the direction of the arrow 0654/11 May/June 2021

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

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Answer: C

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Q52 · A rod is rubbed with a dry piece of cloth 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2021

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.

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Answer: D

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Q53 · The diagrams P, Q, R and S show four pairs of bar magnets 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2021

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

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Answer: A

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Q54 · A rod is rubbed with a dry piece of cloth 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2021

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.

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Answer: D

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Q55 · A rod is rubbed with a dry piece of cloth 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2021

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.

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Answer: D

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Q56 · A plastic rod is rubbed with a cloth and the rod becomes positively charged 0654/11 May/June 2022

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

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Q57 · A student rubs a balloon against her hair 0654/12 May/June 2022

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

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Q58 · A student rubs a balloon against her hair 0654/13 May/June 2022

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

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Q59 · Which type of magnet can be switched on and off many times per second? 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2022

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

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Answer: A

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Q60 · Which type of magnet can be switched on and off many times per second? 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2022

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

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Answer: A

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Q61 · A plastic rod is rubbed with a cloth causing a negative charge on the rod 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2022

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

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Q62 · Which type of magnet can be switched on and off many times per second? 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2022

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

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Answer: A

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Q63 · Which diagram shows the pattern and direction of the magnetic field near the S pole of a… 0654/12 Feb/March 2023

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

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Q64 · Two insulators are charged by rubbing them with a cloth 0654/11 May/June 2023

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

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Q65 · A plastic rod is rubbed with a cloth and the rod becomes positively charged 0654/12 May/June 2023

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.

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Answer: B

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Q66 · A plastic rod is rubbed with a cloth and the rod becomes positively charged 0654/13 May/June 2023

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.

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Answer: B

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Q67 · Three charged balls P, Q and R are suspended by insulating threads 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2023

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

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Q68 · A plastic rod is rubbed with a cloth 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2023

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.

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Answer: B

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Q69 · The diagrams show a wire carrying a current out of the page 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2023

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

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Q70 · A bar magnet is brought near to a metal rod 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2023

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

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Q71 · Two charged rods X and Y repel each other 0654/12 Feb/March 2024

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

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Q72 · When two different, uncharged, insulating materials are rubbed together, one becomes… 0654/12 May/June 2024

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

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Q73 · When two different, uncharged, insulating materials are rubbed together, one becomes… 0654/13 May/June 2024

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

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Q74 · Object P is positively charged and object Q is negatively charged 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2024

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

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Q75 · The diagrams show patterns around a wire that is carrying a current in the direction shown 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2024

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

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Q76 · The diagrams show patterns around a wire that is carrying a current in the direction shown 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2024

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

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Q77 · Which substance is used to make a permanent magnet? 0654/12 Feb/March 2025

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

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Q78 · A student holds an iron rod in one hand and a dry cotton cloth in the other hand 0654/12 Feb/March 2025

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

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Q79 · The diagrams P, Q, R and S show four pairs of bar magnets 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2025

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

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