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Magnetic compass — OCR GCSE Physics B Definition | GradeGen

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Magnetic compass

GCSE Physics · key term

Magnetic compass

Definition

A small magnet mounted so that it can turn and align with a magnetic field.

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OCR GCSE Physics B · J259

Paper 1, Paper 2

Revise: Properties of Magnets and Magnetic Fields

OCR Physics B past papers

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