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O-LevelPhysicsMagnetism5054/11 · May/June 2023 · Q261 Mark

A student uses a wooden clamp and a stand to hold a freely suspended bar magnet. The diagrams show that: • in experiment 1, the student holds a bar magnet next to the suspended magnet • in experiment 2, the student holds an iron bar next to the suspended magnet • in experiment 3, the student holds a steel bar next to the suspended magnet. In which experiments does the suspended magnet move?

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A1, 2 and 3
B1 and 2 only
C1 and 3 only
D2 and 3 only

✓ Correct answer

A: 1, 2 and 3

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Magnetism, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
O-Level Physics, May/June 2023 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 26.

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