Grade 10 Physical Sciences · Electricity and Magnetism · Paper 1 (Physics)

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Question 1.8 · November 2019 · Paper 1 · National (DBE) · 2 marks

Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question numbers (1.1 to 1.10). Each question has only ONE correct answer.
1.8 Which ONE of the following materials is a ferromagnetic material?(2)
  1. A Chromium
  2. B Carbon
  3. C Cobalt
  4. D Calcium

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  1. 4. Question 1.8 · November 2017 · Paper 1 · National (DBE) · 2 marks

    Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Each question has only ONE correct answer. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question number.
    1.8 The force between two magnets decreases when ...(2)
    1. A two like poles come closer together.
    2. B two unlike poles come closer together.
    3. C the distance between them increases.
    4. D the distance between them decreases.
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      Correct optionThe magnetic force between magnets gets weaker as they move further apart, whether the force is attractive or repulsive. Bringing poles closer (A, B, D) makes the force stronger.

      Answer: C

      2 marks · Describe and draw magnetic fields

  2. 5. Question 9.1 · November 2017 · Paper 1 · National (DBE) · 2 marks

    Two magnets are placed so that their north poles face each other.Diagram for this question
    9.1 Explain the term magnetic field.(2)
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      Meaning of magnetic fieldAn area or region in space where another magnet or ferromagnetic substance can experience a magnetic force.

      2 marks · Describe and draw magnetic fields

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