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Physics 9-1 4PH1: Magnetism and Electromagnetism Topical Past Paper Questions

Edexcel IGCSE (9-1) Physics 9-1 (4PH1) past-paper questions on Magnetism and Electromagnetism, free. This topic is frequently examined across 13 exam sessions. Sign in for the full topic-segregated question bank and AI worksheets.

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Winter (Oct/Nov) 2025Paper 2P

(a) The diagram shows a cross-section of a solenoid. Key × current into paper ● current out of paper (i) Draw one field line on the diagram to show the direction of the magnetic field. (2) (ii) Use the field line to determine which end of the solenoid is the north pole and label…

Winter (Oct/Nov) 2024Paper 1P

Diagram 1 shows two magnetic poles. Diagram 1 (a) Draw three field lines on Diagram 1 to show the uniform magnetic field in the shaded region between the two poles. (2) (2) (b) Diagram 2 shows a current-carrying wire in the uniform magnetic field between the poles of a magnet. Th…

Summer (May/Jun) 2023Paper 2PR

This question is about electromagnetism. (a) Diagram 1 shows the magnetic field around a straight section of copper wire. Diagram 1 Explain why the copper wire has the magnetic field shown in the diagram. (2) (2) (b) A student investigates how the strength of an electromagnet var…

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