Edexcel IGCSE Physics · Spec 6.3-6.10P
Magnetic Materials and Field Patterns (Paper 2)
Covers compare hard and soft magnetic materials, Map fields for magnets and uniform pole faces and Draw fields around a wire, coil and solenoid.
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Magnetic Materials and Field Patterns (Paper 2)
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Spec 6.3-6.10P
What you need to know
- Compare hard and soft magnetic materials
- Map fields for magnets and uniform pole faces
- Draw fields around a wire, coil and solenoid
Active recall
Quick check
Answer each question before opening the answer.
Which material suits an electromagnet core?
A magnetically soft material
How is a uniform field recognised?
Parallel, equally spaced field lines
What field shape surrounds a straight wire?
Concentric circles
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