4.1 — Simple phenomena of magnetism

Core

4.1.1 — Describe the forces between magnetic poles and between magnets and magnetic materials, including the use of terms north pole, south pole, attraction, repulsion, magnetised and unmagnetised
4.1.2 — Describe induced magnetism
4.1.3 — State the differences between temporary magnets (soft iron) and permanent magnets (steel)
4.1.4 — State the difference between magnetic and non-magnetic materials
4.1.5 — Describe a magnetic field as a region where a magnetic pole experiences a force
4.1.6 — Draw the pattern and direction of magnetic field lines around a bar magnet
4.1.7 — State that the direction of a magnetic field at a point is the direction of the force on the north pole of a magnet placed at that point
4.1.8 — Describe plotting magnetic field lines with a compass or iron filings and use a compass to determine field direction
4.1.9 — Describe uses of permanent magnets and electromagnets

4.1.10 — Explain that magnetic forces are due to interactions between magnetic fields
4.1.11 — Know that relative magnetic field strength is represented by spacing of field lines