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LEARNING OBJECTIVE

Describe an experiment that shows that a changing magnetic field can induce an e.m.f. in a circuit.
State the factors affecting the magnitude of an induced e.m.f.
Show understanding that the direction of an induced e.m.f. opposes the change causing it.

1. (a) The diagram shows a coil of wire connected to a sensitive ammeter. A bar magnet is moved towards the coil.

What is observed on the ammeter?

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(b) What is observed if:
(i) the magnet is removed from the coil?
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(ii) the magnet and coil move in the same direction at the same speed?
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(c) (i) What name is given to the phenomenon referred to in (b)?
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(ii) State three factors which determine the size of the current produced.
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(a) To avoid cutting through cables, a gas company uses a device to detect their position before digging holes.
The magnetic field produced by the cable induces a voltage across the coil. This is registered on a meter
attached to the device.
The device cannot detect cables that carry a steady direct current. Explain the reason for this.
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(b)Why is it better to use the coil vertically than horizontally?
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(c)State two ways in which you could get a larger reading on the meter.
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3.

When a permanent bar magnet is moved into a solenoid as shown, a small deflection is recorded on the
sensitive galvanometer. Which change would increase the size of the reading?

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a. Using the south pole instead of the north pole

b. Use less turns of wire

c. Pulling the magnet at the same speed at which it was inserted
d. Inserting a resistor in series with the galvanometer
e. Pushing the magnet in faster
Please justify your answer.
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4.

Which diagram correctly gives the direction of the induced current when the magnet is moved as shown?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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TOPIC

CHECKLIST

Describe an
experiment which
shows that a changing
magnetic field can
induce an e.m.f. in a
circuit.

State the factors

affecting the magnitude
of an induced e.m.f.

Show understanding
that the direction of an
induced e.m.f. opposes
the change causing it.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

Describe a rotating-coil generator and the use of slip rings.

Sketch a graph of voltage output against time for a simple a.c. generator.

1. Determine the polarity of induced voltage between the ends of this wire loop, as it is rotated between
the two magnets:

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2. In order to make the most practical AC generator (or alternator, as it is also known), which design makes
more sense: a stationary permanent magnet with a rotating wire coil, or a rotating permanent magnet with
a stationary wire coil? Explain your choice.

3. (a) What is meant by an alternating current ?

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(b)Which of the following graphs show an alternating current ?

4. If this wire (between the magnet poles) is moved in an upward direction, what polarity of voltage will the meter
indicate?

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Describe the factors influencing the magnitude of the voltage induced by motion, and determine whether
this is an example of an electric motor or an electric generator.

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TOPIC

Describe a rotatingcoil
generator and the
use of slip rings.
Sketch a graph of
voltage output against
time for a simple a.c.
generator

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