Answers to AQA GCSE Magnets (Combined Science)

Practice Question

1.State the name of the type of force that occurs between two permanent magnets.

Non contact force

2. Describe the difference between a permanent magnet and an induced magnet.

A permanent magnet will produce its own magnetic field. An induced magnet will become magnetised when a magnetic material is placed into a magnetic field.

3. Define the term magnetic field

A magnetic field is a region of space where a force due to magnetism is experienced by a magnetic material.

4. State the names of the four magnetic materials

Iron, steel, cobalt and nickel.