P15 Electromagnetism

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You will need graph paper for this test.

0 1 A student is supplied with the equipment in Figure 1 to carry out

an investigation.
Figure 1

This the method used:

A Set up the equipment but do not attach tacks to the iron core.
B Adjust the power pack until ammeter reads 10 mA.
C Attach tacks to the iron core one at a time.
D Record the maximum number of tacks the iron core will hold.
E Adjust the power pack until the ammeter reads 20 mA.
F Repeat steps C and D.
G Repeat with ammeter readings: 30 mA, 40 mA, and 50 mA.

0 1 . 1 Name the dependent variable.

(1 mark)

0 1 . 2 Name the independent variable.

(1 mark)

0 1 . 3 Name one factor that should remain constant.

(1 mark)

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0 1 . 4 The results were recorded in Table 1.

Table 1

Current in mA 0 10 20 30 40 50
Number of tacks 0 2 3 6 8 10

Draw a graph of the results.

(5 marks

0 1 . 5 Describe the pattern shown by the graph.

(2 marks)

0 1 . 6 Give one possible cause of the anomalous result for 20 mA.

(1 mark)

0 1 . 7 Suggest one improvement to the investigation to improve the

validity and accuracy of the results.

(1 mark)

0 2 Figure 2 is a diagram of a traditional transformer.

Figure 2

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0 2 . 1 Name the parts labelled A, B, C, and D.

D
(2 marks)

0 2 . The transformer in Figure 2 has a potential difference of 24 V

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across the primary coil. Calculate the potential difference across
the secondary coil.
Use the correct equation from the Physics Equation sheet.

Potential difference: V (4 marks)

0 3 Figure 3 shows the equipment used to investigate the motor effect.

Figure 3

0 3 . 1 The following measurements were recorded:

 the force on the conductor is 0.039 N

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 the length of the conductor in the field is 45 mm

 the current through the conductor is 2.5 A.
Calculate the magnetic flux density from this information.
Use the correct equation from the Physics Equation sheet.
Give the unit.

Magnetic flux density: Unit: (5 marks)

0 3 . 2 A simple electric motor is shown in Figure 4.

Figure 4

Explain how the force on the conductor in a magnetic field causes

the rotation of the coil in an electric motor.

(2 marks)

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0 4 Figure 5 shows a simple generator.

Figure 5

0 4 . 1 Explain how and why the ammeter pointer moves when the wire is
moved up and down.

(3 marks)

0 4 . 2 Sketch a graph of the typical potential difference–time output from

a simple alternator.

(2 marks)

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