a c f k

Draw the symbol diagrams for: What is the equation that links current, potential Look at the graphs you drew in box e. Which graphs show a In the UK, mains electricity has an ac supply. Explain the
difference and resistance? linear relationship and which show a non-linear relationship? difference between ac and dc.
switch (open) switch (closed)

Write the symbols and units for the following:

lamp fuse potential difference:

g Label the diagram of the 3-point plug:
resistance: Thermistor: as temperature increases, resistance

If you were measuring resistance, what would you need to Uses:

measure and what components would you need?
diode LED

LDR: as intensity increases, resistance

Uses:
cell battery
d
Draw a circuit diagram including the following
components:
ammeter, voltmeter, battery, lamp, variable resistor. h
Complete the table:
voltmeter ammeter
Type of Circuit Potential Current: Same
l
Difference: Shared or Split between What is the purpose of the three core cables in
or the Same? Branches? electrical appliances?
live wire:
resistor variable resistor

neutral wire:

thermistor LDR
e i earth wire:
Resistors What is the effect on the total resistance of adding resistors
Draw the current-potential difference graphs for: into a:
resistor
series circuit?
b How would you make sure that the live wire to a switch is
What is electric current? dead?
parallel circuit?

j
What is the equation that links charge flow, current and For the below circuit, calculate the total resistance.
time? filament lamp

Explain why it is dangerous to have any connection

between the live wire and the Earth.
Write the symbols and units for the following.

charge flow: current: time: diode

Total resistance =
 a e h
What is the equation linking power, potential difference and current? Why is energy transferred at such a high voltage in cables? Complete the diagrams below to show the electric fields around positively and
negatively charged spheres.

What is the equation linking power, current and resistance?

Write the symbol and unit for power. Describe how the following work: + -
step-up transformer:

step-down transformer:

f i
Charged objects have an electric field around them.
b
Describe how each of the appliances below transfers energy.
Kettle Where is this field the strongest?
Describe what happens to these insulating materials (above) when they are
rubbed together.

What happens to the field strength as you go further away from the charged object?

Hairdryer

What happens when two objects are brought together that have: Charged objects exert a force on one another when they are brought close together.

the same charge? What is this type of force called?

the opposite charge?

Where is the force the greatest?

c
What is the equation linking energy transferred, power and time?

What is the equation linking energy transferred, charge flow and potential j
List some everyday examples of static electricity:
difference?

1.
Write the symbol and unit for energy transferred.
2.

g 3.
Label the National Grid diagram.

d
Describe the relationship between the power ratings of appliances and the
changes in stored energy when they are in use. k
My main areas for improvement in this topic are:
 a e
Complete the gap fill: Draw the magnetic field lines on the bar
magnet below. Remember lines always start
Magnetic force is a type of force and it is strongest
at theand point towards the
at theof the magnet. There are two types of .
magnetic pole: a
and a.
Write what would happen between the poles in b
each of the magnetic interactions below:
f
List four magnetic materials:
1.
2.
3.
4.
c force on a magnetic material?
Define the term ‘magnetic field’:
g
Describe the difference between a permanent
magnet and an induced magnet.
d B.
State the factor that affects the strength of the
magnetic field:
h k
Explain how a plotting compass could be Youaregiventhefollowingequationin
used to investigate the magnetic field around your exam:
a magnet.
force = magnetic flux density × current × length
A wire with a current of 4.0A is placed between two
bar magnets (each has a width of 12mm) in a state
of attraction. The
magnetic flux density is 0.2T.
Calculate the force acting on the wire.
Note: in other calculations, you may be required
to rearrange the formula.
i
In which direction do compass
needles always align? Why?
j
Which of these magnets will exert a stronger
A.
l
When a current flows through a conducting
wire,amagneticfieldisproducedaround
the wire.
State two factors the strength of the magnetic
field depends on:
Explain your answer. 1.
2.
A long, straight conducting wire is placed a d g j
Describe how you would use the piece of How can you find the north pole of a solenoid? What is the motor effect?
vertically so that it passes through a horizontal equipment previously stated to investigate the
piece of board. magnetic field you have drawn.

Iron filings are sprinkled onto the board. Draw the

pattern they would form:

k
State three ways you can increase the force:
1.

2.
h
List four ways in which you can make
e
What is a solenoid? themagneticfieldaroundasolenoid/ electromagnet 3.
stronger:
1.
l
State the piece of equipment you could use b How can you reverse the direction of the force?
toinvestigatethemagneticfieldyouhave drawn above. 2.
f
Draw the magnetic field pattern around a
solenoid below:
3.

State the method that informs you of the c

4.
direction of the current in a straight wire. A motor has a magnetic flux density of 1.5T m
and a current of 8A.

What do your thumb and fingers represent in The total length of the wire is 500cm.
this method? Calculate the force on the wire using the equation
thumb: i F = BIL.
Describewhathappenstothemagnetic field around a
straight wire when the current
fingers: is reversed.

What is this pattern similar to?

Youaregiventhefollowingequationin a f i
How can the direction of a motor be reversed?c Describe how you would use an iron nail, a A step-down transformer has three main parts
your exam.
length of insulated wire and a cell to make an inside of it. Briefly describe each of the three main
electromagnet that can be used to pick up some parts (4 marks).
force = magnetic flux density × current × length steel paper clips.
Complete the table:
Symbol
Part of the What It Represents Units
Equation d
How can the speed of a motor be increased?

force

e
What rule can be used to find the direction of
B the force?
g
Whywillamotornotwork without
a commutator?

What angle do your thumb, first and second finger j

In terms of magnetic fields, explain how a
A
need to be at? transformer works (4 marks
What does each part represent?

thumb: h
L Describe a simple electric motor.
first finger:

second finger:
b
What is the basis of an electric motor?
 a d
The illustration below shows a transformer that is used to light a 12V lamp. Explain how a moving-coil microphone converts sound waves into electrical signals.

The lamp is very dim when the power is switched on.

Suggest one way to increase the voltage at the lamp without changing the power supply.

A transformer has 75 turns on its primary coil. Across the primary coil there is a potential difference b
of 230 volts and across the secondary coil, there is a potential difference of 32 200 volts.

p.d.across primary number of turns on primary

=
p.d.across secondarynumber of turns on secondary

Use the equation to help you calculate the number of turns on the secondary coil.

e
How can the size of an induced voltage be increased?

A step-down transformer converts 12 500V into 230V. The power output is used to run a 3000W c
hairdryer. Calculate the current flowing in the primary coil.

potential difference across primary coil (Vp) × current in primary coil (Ip) = potential difference across
secondary coil (Vs )× current in secondary coil (Is)