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    P15.

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    Teacher literacy sheet

    Magnetism and electromagnetism


    Specification reference:
     P7.1 Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields

    Aims
    This is an activity that has been designed to help students improve their literacy
    skills. In this activity they will learn more about the areas of magnetism and
    electromagnetism. Students will practise answering questions that involve some
    of the key scientific terms that relate to permanent and induced magnetism and
    the significance of electricity in the production of magnetic fields.

    Learning outcomes
    After completing this worksheet, students should be able to:
     describe the meaning of the terms magnetism and electromagnetism
     describe uses of magnetism and electromagnetism
     explain why some materials can be magnetised whereas others cannot.

    Teacher notes
    Allow students to read the information about magnetism and electromagnetism
    and then to answer the questions that follow.
    Magnetism and electromagnetism have many uses in modern day living, from
    the home, to industry, and in hospitals. This activity focuses on how materials
    are magnetised as well as the relationship between the electric field and the
    magnetic field.

    Answers to questions
    1 a the electron
    b The orbiting of the electron around the nucleus and the rotation of the
    electron on its own axis (its spin) determine the type of magnetism that is
    exhibited.
    2 a iron, nickel, and cobalt
    b The ‘magnetic moments’ caused by electron spins in magnetic materials
    do not cancel out, leading to the lining up of atoms like tiny magnets
    having an overall magnetic effect. In non-magnetic materials these
    moments cancel each other out so that there is no overall direction of the
    moment and no magnetic behaviour.
    3 a It is believed that magnetism was first noticed before 600 BC.
    b William Gilbert
    c Reference to electromagnetic induction, motors, generators, or similar.
    Reference can be made to predictions or theories, but the actual
    determination by Ampère and Faraday of a practical link should be
    mentioned. There may also be a reference to the Earth’s magnetic field
    being caused by the motion of charged particles in the liquid core.

    © Oxford University Press 2016 www.oxfordsecondary.co.uk/acknowledgements


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    4 a The principle of the compass needle involves the alignment of a magnetised
    needle along the Earth’s magnetic axis with the ‘north-seeking’ pole of the
    needle pointing towards the magnetic north pole of the Earth.
    b The Earth’s geomagnetic field is the result of electric currents produced by
    the slow motion of its liquid core.
    c Mention of navigation by aircraft or animals / deflection of the solar wind
    which would cause the loss of the ozone layer that protects us from UV
    rays from the Sun. Other answers may refer to dating the Earth and the
    ages of rocks from the lines of magnetic reversal.
    5 Zero electrical resistance means no heat energy is wasted from the electrical
    current and this is more efficient. The levitation means no friction between the
    train and the track meaning no wear and tear, so no need to replace the track
    or mend it. Both lead to lower costs and higher efficiency.

    © Oxford University Press 2016 www.oxfordsecondary.co.uk/acknowledgements


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