# Explain the difference between a permanent magnet and an induced magnet.

> AQA GCSE Physics (8463) — 4.7.1 Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields · Explain · 4 marks

## Mark scheme (4 marks)

1. A permanent magnet produces its own magnetic field at all times / is always magnetic
2. An induced magnet only becomes magnetic when placed in an existing magnetic field
3. An induced magnet loses its magnetism quickly once it is removed from the magnetic field
4. An induced magnet always experiences a force of attraction (towards the magnet producing the field) / induced magnetism always produces attractive forces

## Key terms

- [permanent magnet](https://www.gradenine.co.uk/glossary/permanent-magnet)
- [induced magnet](https://www.gradenine.co.uk/glossary/induced-magnet)

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