Practice Basic Magnetism: Poles and Fields - 5.4.1 | Waves, Sound & Light, and Introduction to Magnetism | IB IMYP Grade 8 Physics
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Question 1

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What are the two poles of a magnet?

💡 Hint: Think about the compass.

Question 2

Easy

Describe what happens if you break a magnet in half. What are the resulting poles?

💡 Hint: Remember the principle of magnetic poles.

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Question 1

What are the two types of magnetic poles?

  • North and South
  • East and West
  • Positive and Negative

💡 Hint: Consider what you would find on a compass.

Question 2

True or False: A magnet can have only one pole.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think of what happens when you cut a magnet.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A toy train uses magnets to move along a track without touching it. Explain the principles behind how the magnets in the train and track interact.

💡 Hint: Think about how like poles behave.

Question 2

If a magnet is dropped through a copper tube, it appears to fall slowly. Explain why this occurs in terms of magnetic fields and induced currents.

💡 Hint: Consider Lenz's Law in electromagnetism.

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