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Electromagnetism and solenoids: Edexcel GCSE Physics questions

Every Edexcel GCSE Physics exam question on Electromagnetism and solenoids (specification points 12.7–12.9), 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q4(b)(i)

    June 2023 · Paper 2 Foundation

    1 markElectromagnetism and solenoids
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    June 2023 Paper 2 Foundation, question 4(b)(i): State how you can tell from Figure 9 that the strength of the field is greater at P than at Q. (1)

  2. Q4(b)(ii)

    June 2023 · Paper 2 Foundation

    2 marksElectromagnetism and solenoids
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2023 Paper 2 Foundation, question 4(b)(ii): The magnetic field strength is measured at P for different values of current in the wire. The results of this investigation are shown in Figure 10. 60 50 40 30

  3. Q5(b)

    June 2022 · Paper 2 Higher

    1 markElectromagnetism and solenoids
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    June 2022 Paper 2 Higher, question 5(b): State how a uniform magnetic field may be obtained in a school laboratory. (1)

  4. Q4(a)(i)

    June 2022 · Paper 2 Foundation

    1 markElectromagnetism and solenoids
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    June 2022 Paper 2 Foundation, question 4(a)(i): Suggest a suitable metal for the rod. (1)

  5. Q4(a)(ii)

    June 2022 · Paper 2 Foundation

    2 marksElectromagnetism and solenoids
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    June 2022 Paper 2 Foundation, question 4(a)(ii): Give two reasons for your choice. (2) 1 2

  6. Q4(b)(i)

    November 2021 · Paper 2 Foundation

    1 markElectromagnetism and solenoids
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    November 2021 Paper 2 Foundation, question 4(b)(i): Draw one magnetic field line on Figure 7, to show the shape of the magnetic field produced by the current. (1)

  7. Q4(b)(ii)

    November 2021 · Paper 2 Foundation

    1 markElectromagnetism and solenoids
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    November 2021 Paper 2 Foundation, question 4(b)(ii): Draw one arrow on the field line you have drawn to show the direction of the magnetic field. (1)

  8. Q4(c)(i)

    November 2021 · Paper 2 Foundation

    2 marksElectromagnetism and solenoids
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    November 2021 Paper 2 Foundation, question 4(c)(i): Plot the two extra points on Figure 8. (2)

  9. Q4(c)(ii)

    November 2021 · Paper 2 Foundation

    1 markElectromagnetism and solenoids
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    November 2021 Paper 2 Foundation, question 4(c)(ii): Draw a best fit curve on the graph in Figure 8. (1)

  10. Q4(c)(iii)

    November 2021 · Paper 2 Foundation

    2 marksElectromagnetism and solenoids
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    November 2021 Paper 2 Foundation, question 4(c)(iii): Use the graph in Figure 8 to calculate the change in strength of magnetic field when the distance from the wire changes from 4 cm to 8 cm. (2) change in strengt

  11. Q4(c)(iv)

    November 2021 · Paper 2 Foundation

    1 markElectromagnetism and solenoids
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    November 2021 Paper 2 Foundation, question 4(c)(iv): The distance from the wire affects the strength of the magnetic field. State one other factor that affects the strength of the magnetic field. (1)

  12. Q5(b)

    November 2020 · Paper 2 Higher

    2 marksElectromagnetism and solenoids
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    November 2020 Paper 2 Higher, question 5(b): Figure 12 shows a wire carrying a current. wire piece of card Figure 12 Draw, on the card in Figure 12, the magnetic field that is produced by the current. (2)

  13. Q5(a)(i)

    June 2019 · Paper 2 Higher

    1 markElectromagnetism and solenoids
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2019 Paper 2 Higher, question 5(a)(i): Which of these shows a possible direction of the compass needle when there is a current in the wire going from P to Q? (1) A B C D

  14. Q5(a)(ii)

    June 2019 · Paper 2 Higher

    3 marksElectromagnetism and solenoids
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    June 2019 Paper 2 Higher, question 5(a)(ii): Describe how the student could develop the investigation to find the shape of the magnetic field produced by the current. (3)

  15. Q3(b)

    June 2019 · Paper 2 Foundation

    4 marksElectromagnetism and solenoids
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2019 Paper 2 Foundation, question 3(b): A student has − a power pack − a long piece of wire − a stiff card − iron filings Describe how the student could use this equipment to show the shape of the mag

  16. Q5(b)(i)

    June 2018 · Paper 2 Higher

    4 marksElectromagnetism and solenoids
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2018 Paper 2 Higher, question 5(b)(i): When the current in the solenoid is switched on, the solenoid attracts the iron nail. Describe how the student could use this apparatus to investigate how the s

  17. Q3(a)

    June 2018 · Paper 2 Foundation

    1 markElectromagnetism and solenoids
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2018 Paper 2 Foundation, question 3(a): Figure 4 shows the magnetic field produced by a current in a long, straight wire. current in the wire magnetic field Figure 4 Which row of the table is correct
All 17 questions on Electromagnetism and solenoids, as a list
  1. June 2023, Paper 2 Foundation, Q4(b)(i) (1 mark): State how you can tell from Figure 9 that the strength of the field is greater at P than at Q. (1)
  2. June 2023, Paper 2 Foundation, Q4(b)(ii) (2 marks): The magnetic field strength is measured at P for different values of current in the wire. The results of this investigation are shown in Figure 10. 60 50 40 30
  3. June 2022, Paper 2 Higher, Q5(b) (1 mark): State how a uniform magnetic field may be obtained in a school laboratory. (1)
  4. June 2022, Paper 2 Foundation, Q4(a)(i) (1 mark): Suggest a suitable metal for the rod. (1)
  5. June 2022, Paper 2 Foundation, Q4(a)(ii) (2 marks): Give two reasons for your choice. (2) 1 2
  6. November 2021, Paper 2 Foundation, Q4(b)(i) (1 mark): Draw one magnetic field line on Figure 7, to show the shape of the magnetic field produced by the current. (1)
  7. November 2021, Paper 2 Foundation, Q4(b)(ii) (1 mark): Draw one arrow on the field line you have drawn to show the direction of the magnetic field. (1)
  8. November 2021, Paper 2 Foundation, Q4(c)(i) (2 marks): Plot the two extra points on Figure 8. (2)
  9. November 2021, Paper 2 Foundation, Q4(c)(ii) (1 mark): Draw a best fit curve on the graph in Figure 8. (1)
  10. November 2021, Paper 2 Foundation, Q4(c)(iii) (2 marks): Use the graph in Figure 8 to calculate the change in strength of magnetic field when the distance from the wire changes from 4 cm to 8 cm. (2) change in strengt
  11. November 2021, Paper 2 Foundation, Q4(c)(iv) (1 mark): The distance from the wire affects the strength of the magnetic field. State one other factor that affects the strength of the magnetic field. (1)
  12. November 2020, Paper 2 Higher, Q5(b) (2 marks): Figure 12 shows a wire carrying a current. wire piece of card Figure 12 Draw, on the card in Figure 12, the magnetic field that is produced by the current. (2)
  13. June 2019, Paper 2 Higher, Q5(a)(i) (1 mark): Which of these shows a possible direction of the compass needle when there is a current in the wire going from P to Q? (1) A B C D
  14. June 2019, Paper 2 Higher, Q5(a)(ii) (3 marks): Describe how the student could develop the investigation to find the shape of the magnetic field produced by the current. (3)
  15. June 2019, Paper 2 Foundation, Q3(b) (4 marks): A student has − a power pack − a long piece of wire − a stiff card − iron filings Describe how the student could use this equipment to show the shape of the mag
  16. June 2018, Paper 2 Higher, Q5(b)(i) (4 marks): When the current in the solenoid is switched on, the solenoid attracts the iron nail. Describe how the student could use this apparatus to investigate how the s
  17. June 2018, Paper 2 Foundation, Q3(a) (1 mark): Figure 4 shows the magnetic field produced by a current in a long, straight wire. current in the wire magnetic field Figure 4 Which row of the table is correct

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