plumiMagnetism: Edexcel International GCSE Physics questions
Every Edexcel International GCSE Physics exam question on Magnetism (specification points 6.2–6.7), 2019–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 43 questions on Magnetism, as a list
- June 2025 (R), Paper 1, Q2(a) (4 marks): Diagram 1 shows the poles of two strong bar magnets being held close together. Diagram 1 There is a uniform magnetic field between the poles of the bar magnets.
- June 2025 (R), Paper 1, Q2(b)(i) (1 mark): The iron block becomes magnetised when it is in the magnetic field of the strong magnet. Label the magnetic poles on the magnetised iron block in diagram 2. (1)
- June 2025 (R), Paper 1, Q2(b)(ii) (2 marks): A student takes the strong magnet away from the iron block. The student suggests they can permanently use the iron block to attract small pieces of iron. Explai
- November 2024, Paper 1, Q5(a) (2 marks): Draw three field lines on Diagram 1 to show the uniform magnetic field in the shaded region between the two poles. (2)
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q6(a) (1 mark): Draw two arrows on the field lines in diagram 1 to show the direction of the magnetic field lines. (1)
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q6(b) (1 mark): Which of these is attracted to the bar magnet if placed in the magnetic field? (1) A copper B nickel C plastic D zinc
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q6(c) (2 marks): The strength of the magnetic field changes as the distance from the south pole increases. Explain how the magnetic field lines show this. (2)
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q6(d)(i) (2 marks): Explain why the piece of iron experiences a force towards the south pole of the bar magnet. You may add to diagram 2 to help your answer. (2)
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q6(d)(ii) (2 marks): A student suggests that the piece of iron is now a permanent magnet. Explain why the student is incorrect. (2)
- June 2023 (R), Paper 1, Q4(a) (1 mark): Which of these substances is not attracted to a bar magnet? (1) A cobalt B copper C iron D nickel
- June 2023 (R), Paper 1, Q4(b) (3 marks): Diagram 1 shows a bar magnet. N S Diagram 1 Draw magnetic field lines on diagram 1 to show the shape and direction of the magnetic field around the bar magnet.
- June 2023 (R), Paper 1, Q4(c) (2 marks): Some bar magnets are made of steel. Explain why steel is a good material for making bar magnets. (2)
- January 2023, Paper 1, Q2(a) (1 mark): Add labels to diagram 1 to show the poles of the bar magnets. (1)
- January 2023, Paper 1, Q2(b) (1 mark): The bar magnets are made from steel. Give one reason why steel is a good material for making bar magnets. (1)
- January 2023, Paper 1, Q2(c) (2 marks): Explain how diagram 1 shows a uniform magnetic field. (2)
- January 2022, Paper 1, Q1(a) (1 mark): Which of these diagrams correctly represents the magnetic field around a bar magnet? (1) A N S B N S C N S D N S
- January 2022, Paper 1, Q1(b)(i) (1 mark): Which of these describes what happens to the two magnets? (1) A nothing happens B they attract C they repel D they spin
- January 2022, Paper 1, Q1(b)(ii) (1 mark): Which of these magnet arrangements gives a uniform field between the poles? (1) N S N A B S N S N S S S C D
- January 2022, Paper 1, Q1(c) (1 mark): State the name of a material that would be suitable for use as a permanent magnet. (1)
- January 2022, Paper 1, Q1(d) (3 marks): Describe an investigation that could be used to determine the shape of the magnetic field around a bar magnet. (3)
- January 2022 (R), Paper 1, Q3(a) (1 mark): Give a reason why the two magnets shown in the diagram will repel each other. (1)
- January 2022 (R), Paper 1, Q3(b) (1 mark): Give a reason why the top plate of the balance is not affected by the magnetic fields of the magnets. (1)
- January 2022 (R), Paper 1, Q3(c) (2 marks): Complete the diagram by drawing the shape and direction of the magnetic field pattern between the magnets. (2)
- January 2022 (R), Paper 1, Q3(d)(i) (2 marks): Explain how the balance reading will change if magnet A is brought closer to magnet B. (2)
- January 2022 (R), Paper 1, Q3(d)(ii) (2 marks): Explain how the balance reading will change if the poles of magnet A are reversed but the distance between the magnets remains constant. (2)
- June 2021, Paper 1, Q2(a) (1 mark): Name the apparatus that the student could use to find the direction of the field lines. (1)
- June 2021, Paper 1, Q2(b) (3 marks): The student draws a diagram of the magnetic field pattern of the magnet. The student makes three mistakes. Draw a circle around each mistake on the diagram. (3)
- June 2021, Paper 1, Q2(c) (2 marks): The magnet is made of a magnetically hard material. Describe what is meant by the term magnetically hard. (2)
- June 2021, Paper 1, Q8(a) (2 marks): Describe how two magnets can be arranged to produce a uniform magnetic field. You may draw a diagram to support your answer. (2)
- January 2021, Paper 1, Q7(a) (3 marks): Diagram 1 shows parts of two neodymium magnets, X and Y, when they are held close together. S magnet X magnet Y Diagram 1 A uniform magnetic field is produced i
- January 2021, Paper 1, Q7(b)(i) (2 marks): Explain why the iron ball experiences an upward magnetic force. (2)
- January 2021, Paper 1, Q7(b)(v) (2 marks): Explain why the resultant force acting on the iron ball increases as the iron ball moves towards the magnet. (2)
- January 2021 (R), Paper 1, Q8(a) (3 marks): The diagram shows a bar magnet. Draw four magnetic field lines around the bar magnet. (3) N S
- January 2021 (R), Paper 2, Q3(a) (2 marks): Explain the direction of the force acting on magnet A from magnet B. (2)
- November 2020 (R), Paper 1, Q10(a) (3 marks): Describe an investigation to show the shape and direction of the magnetic field for a bar magnet. You may draw a diagram to help your answer. (3)
- January 2020, Paper 1, Q1 (5 marks): The passage describes some of the properties of magnets and magnetic fields. Use words from the box to complete the passage. aluminium copper hard negative nort
- January 2020 (R), Paper 2, Q7(a) (2 marks): Describe how to use two permanent magnets to produce a uniform magnetic field. You may draw a diagram to support your answer. (2)
- June 2019, Paper 1, Q2(a) (3 marks): Describe an experiment to investigate the magnetic field pattern around a permanent bar magnet. You may draw a diagram to help your answer. (3)
- June 2019, Paper 1, Q2(b) (3 marks): The diagram shows two bar magnets. Complete the diagram to show the magnetic field pattern. (3) S N
- June 2019 (R), Paper 1, Q11(a) (3 marks): Describe a method he could use to determine the shape and direction of the magnetic field produced by a bar magnet. You may use a diagram to help your answer. (
- June 2019 (R), Paper 1, Q11(b)(i) (1 mark): Add two arrows to the diagram to show the direction of the magnetic field. (1)
- June 2019 (R), Paper 1, Q11(b)(ii) (2 marks): Explain how the diagram shows that the strength of the magnetic field changes. (2)
- June 2019 (R), Paper 1, Q11(c) (4 marks): Magnetic field strength can be measured in units of milli-tesla (mT). A student uses a different magnet. The student measures the magnetic field strength at dif
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