CHAPTER 4 ELECTROMAGNETISM

LEARNING STANDARDS AND LIST OF FORMULAE IN CHAPTER 4

4.1 Force on a Current-carrying Conductor in a Magnetic Field
4.1.1 Describe the effect of a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field
4.1.2 Draw the pattern of the combined magnetic field (catapult field) to indicate the direction of
force on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field
4.1.3 Explain factors that affect the magnitude of force on a current-carrying conductor in a
magnetic field
4.1.4 Describe the effect of a current-carrying coil in a magnetic field
4.1.5 Describe the working principle of a direct current motor
4.1.6 Describe factors that affect the speed of rotation in an electric motor
4.2 Electromagnetic Induction
4.2.1 Describe electromagnetic induction in:
(i) straight wire
(ii) solenoid
4.2.2 Explain factors that affect magnitude of induced e.m.f.
4.2.3 Determine the direction of induced current in:
(i) straight wire
(ii) solenoid
4.2.4 Design a direct current and alternating current generator

4.3 Transformer

4.3.1 Describe the working principle of a simple transformer

4.3.2 Describe an ideal transformer

4.3.3 Describe energy loss and ways to increase the efficiency of a transformer

4.3.4 Communicate about the use of transformers in daily life

LIST OF FORMULAE

VS NS
VP = NP

Output power
η = Input power × 100 %

VPIP = VSIS