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ELECTROMAGNETISM - PASS YEAR, PAPER 1

1 The diagram shows an arrangement of apparatus to study the pattern of

magnetic fields which are formed when current flows through conductors.
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Which magnetic pattern is formed on the cardboard when both switches are closed ?

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2. The diagram shows an electromagnet.

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Which factor does not influence the strength of the electromagnet ?

A Material used for the wire
B Material used for insulator of the wire
C Number of turns of wire
D Current flowing in the wire..

3. When the switch is closed in the circuit below , wire R deflects.

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The direction of the deflection can be determined by

A Fleming ‘ s right hand rule

B Fleming’s left hand rule
C Maxwell ‘s corkscrew rule

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4. The diagram shows a coil of wire placed next to a magnet. The galvanometer
pointer deflects when the magnet is pushed into the coil.
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Which action will increase the deflection of the galvanometer pointer ?

A The magnetic pole is reversed

B The number of coils is increased
C The coil is made from insulated wire
D The magnet is pushed slowly into the coil.

5. The diagram shows a magnet oscillating in a solenoid.

Which of these will not increase the deflection of the galvanometer pointer ?

A Reversing the polarity of the magnet

B Increasing the number of coils in the solenoid
C Decreasing the diameter of the solenoid
D Increasing the oscillation speed of the magnet.

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6 Which diagram shows the correct direction of the induced current when the
magnet is moved in the direction shown ?
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7 The diagram shows the structure of an ideal transformer

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What is the potential difference across the bulb ?

A 7V
B 24 V
C 30 V
D 60 V
E 160 V

8 The diagram shows a circuit containing an ideal transformer.

Which statement is correct about the brightness of bulb P and bulb Q ?

A Bulb P is brighter than bulb Q
B Bulb P and bulb Q have the same brightness
C Bulb Q is brighter than bulb P

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9. The diagram shows the structural design of an electric motor.

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10. The diagram shows an electric generator connected to a cathode ray
oscilloscope.

Which trace represents the e.m.f induced in the generator when the coil is rotated at
a constant speed.?

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11. Diagram 23 shows a solenoid.

Which of the following rules may be used to determine the direction of the
current in the coil ?

A Fleming ‘ s Left Hand Rule

B Fleming ‘ s Right Hand Rule
C Right Hand Screw Rule
D Right Hand Grip Rule.

12. Diagram 24 shows a conductor wire placed in a magnetic field.

When the switch is on , the wire initially moves towards

A W
B X
C Y
D Z

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13 Diagram 25 shows a transformer connected to a cathode ray oscilloscope (
CRO)

Which of the following wave traces is correct when the extra coil is on the core
and connected in series with the secondary coil ?

14 The purpose of using laminated iron core in a transformer is to

A reduce resistance
B reduce eddy current
C prevent flux leakage
D magnetized and demagnetized iron core easily.

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15 Diagram 26 shows a model of the transmission of electrical energy and includes
three identical bulbs , P ,Q and R.

Which comparison of the brightness of the bubs is correct ?

P Q R
A Brightest Brighter Bright
B Bright Brighter Brightest
C Brighter Brightest Bright
D Brightest Bright Brighter

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