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Class 9 Physics MCQs: Magnetism

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Class 9 Physics MCQs Magnetism are one of the fastest ways to improve your board exam performance — especially when you practice with purpose, revise weak concepts, and learn from explanations.

On Prepzy, you can practice 51 MCQs from “Magnetism” in Physics for FBISE. Each question is designed to mirror the style, wording, and concept-testing approach used in Pakistani board papers.

Use this chapter page to revise definitions, formulas, and key ideas, then attempt the MCQs in small sets. Track patterns in your mistakes: is it a concept gap, a calculation error, or a misread statement? Fixing the pattern is what raises your score.

If you’re preparing for matric / SSC Part exams, focus on understanding the concept first, then speed. MCQs reward clarity — not memorization. A clear concept turns into fast correct answers.

What to focus on

  • Primary focus: Magnetism concepts tested in Class 9 Physics
  • Practice with instant answer-checking to reduce repeated mistakes
  • Revise common definitions, units, and standard results before timed practice
  • Aim for accuracy first, then build speed with short quizzes

Study tips

  • Read the question stem first, then scan options for distractors (near-correct choices).
  • If the chapter is formula-heavy, write a mini-formula sheet and revise it before every attempt.
  • After each practice set, re-attempt only the wrong MCQs to convert weak areas into strengths.
  • Mix easy + medium MCQs for momentum, then finish with hard questions for exam readiness.

MCQs (sample)

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  1. 1. What is an induced magnet?

    • A material that becomes a magnet in a magnetic field.
    • A type of permanent magnet.
    • A magnet that loses its magnetization easily.
    • A material that generates a magnetic field without current.
    Answer & explanation

    Correct: A material that becomes a magnet in a magnetic field.

    An induced magnet is a material that becomes a magnet when placed in a magnetic field.

  2. 2. What is the main component of Earth's core that gives it magnetic properties?

    • Molten iron
    • Copper
    • Steel
    • Nickel
    Answer & explanation

    Correct: Molten iron

    The core of Earth mainly consists of molten iron, which generates its magnetic properties.

  3. 3. What is the region around a magnet where it exerts a force on other magnetic poles called?

    • Magnetic field
    • Electric field
    • Gravitational field
    • Sound field
    Answer & explanation

    Correct: Magnetic field

    The region or space around a magnet where it exerts a force on other magnetic poles is called magnetic field.

  4. 4. Which type of magnetic material is repelled by a magnetic field?

    • Diamagnetic materials
    • Paramagnetic materials
    • Ferromagnetic materials
    • Non-magnetic materials
    Answer & explanation

    Correct: Diamagnetic materials

    Diamagnetic materials are slightly repelled by a magnetic field.

  5. 5. What is the cause of magnetism according to domain theory?

    • Motion of charge particles.
    • Temperature changes.
    • Chemical reactions.
    • Gravity effects.
    Answer & explanation

    Correct: Motion of charge particles.

    Magnetism arises due to motion of charge particles like electrons.

  6. 6. Which method involves stroking a permanent magnet on a metal to induce magnetism?

    • Stroking method
    • Heating method
    • Hammering method
    • Solenoid method
    Answer & explanation

    Correct: Stroking method

    The stroking method uses a permanent magnet to magnetize a metal by stroking it from one end to the other.

  7. 7. What effect generates the Earth's magnetic field?

    • Dynamo effect
    • Electromagnetic effect
    • Solar effect
    • Gravitational effect
    Answer & explanation

    Correct: Dynamo effect

    The electrical currents in the molten iron create the magnetic field of Earth, known as the dynamo effect.

  8. 8. What unit is used to measure the intensity of a magnetic field?

    • Tesla (T)
    • Newton (N)
    • Joule (J)
    • Watt (W)
    Answer & explanation

    Correct: Tesla (T)

    The intensity of magnetic field (B) at any point in the field can be measured in the unit called tesla (T).

  9. 9. Which of the following materials is an example of a paramagnetic material?

    • Tungsten
    • Iron
    • Copper
    • Wood
    Answer & explanation

    Correct: Tungsten

    Tungsten is classified as a paramagnetic material.

  10. 10. What are the two poles of a tiny magnet created by a single electron loop?

    • North-pole and South-pole.
    • East-pole and West-pole.
    • Positive-pole and Negative-pole.
    • Up-pole and Down-pole.
    Answer & explanation

    Correct: North-pole and South-pole.

    A tiny magnet has two poles called the north-pole (N pole) and the south-pole (S pole).

  11. 11. What happens during the heating method of demagnetization?

    • It aligns the magnetic domains.
    • It speeds up movements of already aligned domains.
    • It introduces current into the material.
    • It increases the strength of the magnet.
    Answer & explanation

    Correct: It speeds up movements of already aligned domains.

    The heating method speeds up the movements of already aligned domains, which can lead to demagnetization.

  12. 12. By what angle are the magnetic poles inclined to the geographical poles?

    • 11.3°
    • 5.0°
    • 15.0°
    • 20.0°
    Answer & explanation

    Correct: 11.3°

    The magnetic poles of Earth are inclined at an angle of 11.3° to the geographical poles.

  13. 13. In a bar magnet, where do the field lines originate from?

    • N-pole
    • S-pole
    • Center of magnet
    • Across the rectangular part
    Answer & explanation

    Correct: N-pole

    The field lines originate from the N-pole of a bar magnet.

  14. 14. What characterizes ferromagnetic materials?

    • They have no net magnetism without a field
    • They are attracted to magnets but not strongly
    • They have net magnetism even without an external field
    • They cannot be magnetized
    Answer & explanation

    Correct: They have net magnetism even without an external field

    Ferromagnetic materials have net magnetism at the atomic level, even in the absence of an external magnetic field.

  15. 15. What defines a magnetic 'domain'?

    • A group of atoms with n-poles pointing in the same direction.
    • A single atom with no movement.
    • Atoms randomly oriented in space.
    • Atoms bonded with other materials.
    Answer & explanation

    Correct: A group of atoms with n-poles pointing in the same direction.

    A domain is defined as the group of atoms in a material which have n-poles pointing in the same direction.

  16. 16. Which of the following is a characteristic of temporary magnets?

    • They retain magnetization after the external field is removed.
    • They do not retain magnetization after removal of the field.
    • They are made from permanent materials.
    • They always generate a magnetic field.
    Answer & explanation

    Correct: They do not retain magnetization after removal of the field.

    Temporary magnets do not retain their magnetization after the external magnetic field is removed.

  17. 17. What does the Earth's magnetic field protect life from?

    • Harmful cosmic rays and solar radiations
    • Extreme temperatures
    • Air pollution
    • Water scarcity
    Answer & explanation

    Correct: Harmful cosmic rays and solar radiations

    The magnetic field acts like a protective shield, saving life on Earth from harmful cosmic rays and solar radiations.

  18. 18. Where do the field lines terminate in a bar magnet?

    • N-pole
    • Center of magnet
    • S-pole
    • Outside the magnet
    Answer & explanation

    Correct: S-pole

    The field lines terminate at the S-pole of a bar magnet.

  19. 19. Which material is classified as non-magnetic?

    • Steel
    • Rubber
    • Cobalt
    • Nickel
    Answer & explanation

    Correct: Rubber

    Rubber is an example of a non-magnetic material as it is not attracted to a magnet.

  20. 20. In unmagnetized material, how are the domains oriented?

    • Randomly oriented.
    • Aligned.
    • Fixed in place.
    • Spinning in different directions.
    Answer & explanation

    Correct: Randomly oriented.

    In unmagnetized material, the domains are randomly oriented.

  21. 21. What is a solenoid?

    • A material that loses magnetization easily.
    • A coil of wire wrapped around a cylindrical shape.
    • A device that generates heat to demagnetize materials.
    • A type of permanent magnet.
    Answer & explanation

    Correct: A coil of wire wrapped around a cylindrical shape.

    A solenoid is a coil of wire wrapped around a cylindrical coil that generates a magnetic field when current flows through it.

  22. 22. How does the compass needle behave relative to the geographical north pole?

    • Points 11.3° towards the magnetic pole
    • Points directly to the north pole
    • Points to the south pole
    • Points at a 45° angle towards the east
    Answer & explanation

    Correct: Points 11.3° towards the magnetic pole

    The compass needle does not point towards the north pole shown on maps but points 11.3° away towards the magnetic pole.

  23. 23. How can the strength of the magnetic field at a point be determined?

    • By placing a north-pole at that point
    • By placing a south-pole at that point
    • By measuring the distance from the magnet
    • By the shape of the magnet
    Answer & explanation

    Correct: By placing a north-pole at that point

    To find the magnetic field at a point, place a north-pole at that point; the force experienced will indicate the strength of the magnetic field.

  24. 24. In magnetic materials, the atomic states are described as:

    • In random
    • Aligned
    • Dispersed
    • Static
    Answer & explanation

    Correct: Aligned

    The atomic states of a magnetic material are aligned when compared to non-magnetic materials.

  25. 25. What happens to the domains in magnetized material?

    • They are aligned.
    • They disappear.
    • They become electric.
    • They vibrate.
    Answer & explanation

    Correct: They are aligned.

    In magnetized material, the domains are aligned.

FAQs

Are these Class 9 Physics MCQs Magnetism aligned with FBISE?

Yes. The MCQs are organized chapter-wise for FBISE and designed to match board exam patterns. If your teacher has added custom MCQs, they will also appear here.

How many MCQs should I practice from “Magnetism” each day?

A good daily target is 20–40 MCQs with full review of mistakes. If you’re short on time, do 15 MCQs but read explanations carefully.

What’s the best way to revise this chapter before an exam?

Revise the chapter summary, list your weak sub-topics, then practice MCQs in timed sets. Re-attempt wrong questions after a short break to lock in learning.

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