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Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields: AQA GCSE Physics questions

Every AQA GCSE Physics exam question on 4.7.1 Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q06.1

    June 2025 · Paper 2 Foundation

    2 marks4.7.1 Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields
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    June 2025 Paper 2 Foundation, question 06.1: Iron is a magnetic material. Which two of the following are also magnetic materials? [2 marks] Tick () two boxes. Cobalt Copper Gold Steel Zinc

  2. Q06.2

    June 2025 · Paper 2 Foundation

    1 mark4.7.1 Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields
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    June 2025 Paper 2 Foundation, question 06.2: The iron nails become magnets when they are attracted to the bar magnet. Complete the sentence. Choose the answer from the box. [1 mark] electromagnets induced

  3. Q06.3

    June 2025 · Paper 2 Foundation

    1 mark4.7.1 Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields
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    June 2025 Paper 2 Foundation, question 06.3: Figure 9 shows two bar magnets next to each other. Figure 9 Which arrow shows the direction of the magnetic field between the magnets? [1 mark] Tick () one box

  4. Q02.1

    June 2024 · Paper 2 Foundation

    1 mark4.7.1 Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields
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    June 2024 Paper 2 Foundation, question 02.1: Which of the following metals is magnetic? [1 mark] Tick () one box. Aluminium Cobalt Copper Zinc

  5. Q02.2

    June 2024 · Paper 2 Foundation

    2 marks4.7.1 Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields
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    June 2024 Paper 2 Foundation, question 02.2: Figure 1 shows magnetic field lines around a bar magnet. The circles represent plotting compasses. Figure 1 Draw one arrow in each circle on Figure 1 to show th

  6. Q02.3

    June 2024 · Paper 2 Foundation

    1 mark4.7.1 Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields
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    June 2024 Paper 2 Foundation, question 02.3: Figure 2 shows magnetic field lines around a bar magnet. Figure 2 Which letter shows where the magnetic field is strongest? [1 mark] Tick () one box. A B C

  7. Q02.4

    June 2024 · Paper 2 Foundation

    1 mark4.7.1 Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields
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    June 2024 Paper 2 Foundation, question 02.4: Figure 3 shows the magnetic field lines between two bar magnets. Figure 3 Which diagram shows how the magnets are arranged in Figure 3? [1 mark] Tick () one bo

  8. Q04.2

    June 2023 · Paper 2 Higher

    1 mark4.7.1 Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields
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    June 2023 Paper 2 Higher, question 04.2: The loudspeaker contains a permanent magnet. Which diagram in Figure 11 shows the direction of the magnetic field between the north pole and the south pole of t

  9. Q04.3

    June 2023 · Paper 2 Higher

    1 mark4.7.1 Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields
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    June 2023 Paper 2 Higher, question 04.3: Some magnets are permanent magnets and some are induced magnets. What is an induced magnet? [1 mark]

  10. Q09.1

    June 2023 · Paper 2 Higher

    5 marks4.7.1 Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields4.7.3 Induced potential, transformers and the National Grid
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    June 2023 Paper 2 Higher, question 09.1: The coil is rotated. Explain why a direct current is induced in the coil. [5 marks]

  11. Q03.5

    June 2023 · Paper 2 Foundation

    1 mark4.7.1 Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields4.7.2 The motor effect
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    June 2023 Paper 2 Foundation, question 03.5: Which of the following would increase the resultant force on the iron arm? [1 mark] Tick () one box. Decrease the distance between the electromagnet and the ir

  12. Q01.1

    June 2022 · Paper 2 Foundation

    2 marks4.7.1 Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields
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    June 2022 Paper 2 Foundation, question 01.1: Complete Table 1 to show if the magnets would attract or repel. [2 marks] Tick () one box in each row. Table 1

  13. Q01.2

    June 2022 · Paper 2 Foundation

    2 marks4.7.1 Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields
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    June 2022 Paper 2 Foundation, question 01.2: Figure 1 shows the magnetic field around a bar magnet. Figure 1 Which statements are true for the magnetic field shown in Figure 1? [2 marks] Tick () two boxes

  14. Q01.3

    June 2022 · Paper 2 Foundation

    1 mark4.7.1 Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields
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    June 2022 Paper 2 Foundation, question 01.3: Which metal is used to make the core of the electromagnet? [1 mark] Tick () one box. Aluminium Copper Iron Magnesium

  15. Q07.1

    November 2021 · Paper 2 Foundation

    1 mark4.7.1 Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields
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    November 2021 Paper 2 Foundation, question 07.1: Draw an arrow at point A and point B to show the direction of the magnetic field at each point. [1 mark]

  16. Q07.2

    November 2021 · Paper 2 Foundation

    1 mark4.7.1 Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields
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    November 2021 Paper 2 Foundation, question 07.2: A bar magnet produces its own magnetic field. Complete the sentence. Choose the answer from the box. [1 mark] an electromagnet an induced magnet a permanent mag

  17. Q07.3

    November 2021 · Paper 2 Foundation

    2 marks4.7.1 Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields
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    November 2021 Paper 2 Foundation, question 07.3: Which graph shows how the strength of the magnetic field varies with distance from the bar magnet? Give a reason for your answer. [2 marks] Tick () one box. Re

  18. Q07.4

    November 2021 · Paper 2 Foundation

    2 marks4.7.1 Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields
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    November 2021 Paper 2 Foundation, question 07.4: Explain how the electromagnet and conveyor belt are used to separate the steel cans from the aluminium cans. [2 marks]

  19. Q05.1

    November 2020 · Paper 2 Foundation

    2 marks4.7.1 Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields
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    November 2020 Paper 2 Foundation, question 05.1: The floating magnet was placed near to the north pole of the fixed magnet. The floating magnet then moved along the path shown in Figure 6. Explain why. [2 mark

  20. Q05.2

    November 2020 · Paper 2 Foundation

    1 mark4.7.1 Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields
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    November 2020 Paper 2 Foundation, question 05.2: The student replaced the floating magnet with a piece of iron. What happened to the piece of iron? [1 mark]
All 29 questions on Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 2 Foundation, Q06.1 (2 marks): Iron is a magnetic material. Which two of the following are also magnetic materials? [2 marks] Tick () two boxes. Cobalt Copper Gold Steel Zinc
  2. June 2025, Paper 2 Foundation, Q06.2 (1 mark): The iron nails become magnets when they are attracted to the bar magnet. Complete the sentence. Choose the answer from the box. [1 mark] electromagnets induced
  3. June 2025, Paper 2 Foundation, Q06.3 (1 mark): Figure 9 shows two bar magnets next to each other. Figure 9 Which arrow shows the direction of the magnetic field between the magnets? [1 mark] Tick () one box
  4. June 2024, Paper 2 Foundation, Q02.1 (1 mark): Which of the following metals is magnetic? [1 mark] Tick () one box. Aluminium Cobalt Copper Zinc
  5. June 2024, Paper 2 Foundation, Q02.2 (2 marks): Figure 1 shows magnetic field lines around a bar magnet. The circles represent plotting compasses. Figure 1 Draw one arrow in each circle on Figure 1 to show th
  6. June 2024, Paper 2 Foundation, Q02.3 (1 mark): Figure 2 shows magnetic field lines around a bar magnet. Figure 2 Which letter shows where the magnetic field is strongest? [1 mark] Tick () one box. A B C
  7. June 2024, Paper 2 Foundation, Q02.4 (1 mark): Figure 3 shows the magnetic field lines between two bar magnets. Figure 3 Which diagram shows how the magnets are arranged in Figure 3? [1 mark] Tick () one bo
  8. June 2023, Paper 2 Higher, Q04.2 (1 mark): The loudspeaker contains a permanent magnet. Which diagram in Figure 11 shows the direction of the magnetic field between the north pole and the south pole of t
  9. June 2023, Paper 2 Higher, Q04.3 (1 mark): Some magnets are permanent magnets and some are induced magnets. What is an induced magnet? [1 mark]
  10. June 2023, Paper 2 Higher, Q09.1 (5 marks): The coil is rotated. Explain why a direct current is induced in the coil. [5 marks]
  11. June 2023, Paper 2 Foundation, Q03.5 (1 mark): Which of the following would increase the resultant force on the iron arm? [1 mark] Tick () one box. Decrease the distance between the electromagnet and the ir
  12. June 2022, Paper 2 Foundation, Q01.1 (2 marks): Complete Table 1 to show if the magnets would attract or repel. [2 marks] Tick () one box in each row. Table 1
  13. June 2022, Paper 2 Foundation, Q01.2 (2 marks): Figure 1 shows the magnetic field around a bar magnet. Figure 1 Which statements are true for the magnetic field shown in Figure 1? [2 marks] Tick () two boxes
  14. June 2022, Paper 2 Foundation, Q01.3 (1 mark): Which metal is used to make the core of the electromagnet? [1 mark] Tick () one box. Aluminium Copper Iron Magnesium
  15. November 2021, Paper 2 Foundation, Q07.1 (1 mark): Draw an arrow at point A and point B to show the direction of the magnetic field at each point. [1 mark]
  16. November 2021, Paper 2 Foundation, Q07.2 (1 mark): A bar magnet produces its own magnetic field. Complete the sentence. Choose the answer from the box. [1 mark] an electromagnet an induced magnet a permanent mag
  17. November 2021, Paper 2 Foundation, Q07.3 (2 marks): Which graph shows how the strength of the magnetic field varies with distance from the bar magnet? Give a reason for your answer. [2 marks] Tick () one box. Re
  18. November 2021, Paper 2 Foundation, Q07.4 (2 marks): Explain how the electromagnet and conveyor belt are used to separate the steel cans from the aluminium cans. [2 marks]
  19. November 2020, Paper 2 Foundation, Q05.1 (2 marks): The floating magnet was placed near to the north pole of the fixed magnet. The floating magnet then moved along the path shown in Figure 6. Explain why. [2 mark
  20. November 2020, Paper 2 Foundation, Q05.2 (1 mark): The student replaced the floating magnet with a piece of iron. What happened to the piece of iron? [1 mark]
  21. November 2020, Paper 2 Foundation, Q05.3 (4 marks): Describe how to use a compass to plot the magnetic field pattern around a bar magnet. Use Figure 7 to help you. [4 marks] Figure 7
  22. June 2019, Paper 2 Higher, Q04.2 (2 marks): Figure 6 shows two iron rods placed inside a solenoid. Figure 6 Explain why the iron rods move apart when the switch is closed. [2 marks]
  23. June 2019, Paper 2 Foundation, Q03.1 (1 mark): Figure 5 shows a bar magnet. Each circle represents a compass. Figure 5 Draw an arrow inside each circle to show the direction that each compass would point. [1
  24. June 2019, Paper 2 Foundation, Q03.2 (2 marks): Figure 6 shows part of a coat. The coat has two magnets hidden inside the material. Figure 7 shows how the magnets are used to fasten the coat. Figure 6 Figure
  25. June 2018, Paper 2 Foundation, Q04.1 (1 mark): Label the north and south poles of both paper clips. [1 mark]
  26. Specimen, Paper 2 Foundation, Q02.1: forced induced permanent
  27. Specimen, Paper 2 Foundation, Q02.2 (2 marks): Figure 2 shows two iron nails hanging from a bar magnet. The iron nails which were unmagnetised are now magnetised. Figure 2 0 2 Each of the three metal bars in
  28. Specimen, Paper 2 Foundation, Q02.3: Figure 2 shows two iron nails hanging from a bar magnet. The iron nails which were unmagnetised are now magnetised. Figure 2 0 2 A student investigated the stre
  29. Specimen, Paper 2 Foundation, Q02.4: Figure 2 shows two iron nails hanging from a bar magnet. The iron nails which were unmagnetised are now magnetised. Figure 2 0 2 Before starting the investigati

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