Magnetic poles

Science

The magnetic field of a bar magnet

Electromagnets

Current through an electromagnet

Using electromagets

In the Electromagnetism unit, they will build on this knowledge to learn about the motor effect and electric motors, the generator effect and electric generators, and how loudspeakers and microphones work.

In the Series circuits unit, pupils learnt about static electricity (electric charge), setting up series circuits using circuit diagrams, finding and replacing faulty components, and the rules for electric current and voltage in series circuits.

This unit explores magnetism, including magnetic poles, fields, and Earth’s magnetism, along with the principles of electromagnets and DC motors. It focuses on conducting precise scientific enquiries and identifying variables and emphasises accuracy, repeatability, and reproducibility.

Magnets and electromagnets

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

it will attract to the N–pole of a magnet

it will attract to the S–pole of a magnet

Which of the following statements about a north–seeking pole are correct?

Which of the following statements about a magnet is correct?

there will be a piece with an N–pole and another piece with an S–pole

there will be one piece with an N–pole and S–pole and one piece with no poles

there will be two pieces each with an N–pole and an S–pole

Which of the following will happen if a bar magnet is broken in half?

What does the part of a bar magnet, shown in the image, do?

Which of the following materials will block a magnetic field?

Which of the following elements are magnetic?

Which of the following is the name of a device with a part that points north?

Which of the following is the name of the ends of a bar magnet?

Which of the following does a bar magnet have?

What direction does a compass needle point?

Magnetic poles

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