Magnetism Questions and Answers

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What is a magnetic field?

asked Nov 17, 2021 in Physics Form 2 by swart

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Briefly describe how you can construct a simple plotting compass

asked Oct 23, 2021 in Physics Form 2 by MechackMuriithi

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State two factors that affect the strength of an electromagnet.

asked Oct 5, 2021 in Physics Form 2 by Eejay

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State advantages of an electromagnet

asked Oct 5, 2021 in Physics Form 2 by Eejay

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Explain what is meant by magnetic shielding and state one application of magnetic shielding.

asked Aug 30, 2021 in Physics Form 2 by anony mous

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Distinguish between soft and hard magnetic materials.

asked Aug 30, 2021 in Physics Form 2 by anony mous

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Using domain theory of magnetism, explain how a magnet may lose its magnetism on heating and hammering.

asked Aug 30, 2021 in Physics Form 2 by anony mous

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State three methods of making magnets.

asked Aug 23, 2021 in Physics Form 2 by anony mous

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In the figure the arrow indicates the direction of the current in the conductor. Sketch on the diagram the magnetic field pattern due to the current.

asked Aug 23, 2021 in Physics Form 2 by anony mous

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Draw the magnetic field pattern around the arrangement shown below

asked Aug 23, 2021 in Physics Form 2 by anony mous

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The diagram below shows a current carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field. Sketch the resulting magnetic field pattern.

asked Aug 23, 2021 in Physics Form 2 by anony mous

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The figure below shows a section a flexible wire carrying current perpendicularly out of the paper.

asked Aug 18, 2021 in Physics Form 2 by anonymous

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What is the ‘direction of the magnetic field’ at a point in the field?

asked Aug 18, 2021 in Physics Form 2 by anonymous

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Explain why repulsion is the only sure test for magnetism

asked Aug 6, 2021 in Physics Form 2 by anonymous

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Explain the reason why a freely suspended bar magnet comes to rest pointing in the N – S direction

asked Aug 6, 2021 in Physics Form 2 by anonymous

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Draw the magnetic field pattern for the magnets shown below

asked Aug 6, 2021 in Physics Form 2 by anonymous

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State the basic law of magnetism

asked Aug 6, 2021 in Physics Form 1 by anonymous

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Explain in terms of domain theory, what happens when a bar magnet is placed in a solenoid in which an alternating current flows.

asked Jul 29, 2021 in Physics Form 2 by anonymous

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State one application of magnets.

asked Jul 28, 2021 in Physics Form 2 by anony mous

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Explain the difference between magnetic and non magnetic materials

asked Jul 28, 2021 in Physics Form 2 by anony mous

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