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O-LevelPhysicsMagnetismOct/Nov 2025Paper 1 Q321 Mark

Magnets M1, M2 and M3 are joined by iron balls W, X and Y as shown. [Figure 32.1] Magnetic poles are induced in the iron balls W and X as shown. [Figure 32.2] Which diagram shows the poles induced in ball Y?

A[Diagram option A]
B[Diagram option B]
C[Diagram option C]
D[Diagram option D]

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About This O-Level Physics Question

This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge O-Level Physics (5054) Oct/Nov 2025 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Magnetism and is worth 1 mark.

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