Homework HW11 – P16-P19 Review

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1 The diagram shows two bar magnets.

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On the diagram, sketch the pattern and the direction of the magnetic field lines between the bar
magnets.
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2 The diagram shows an arrangement that can produce a magnet.

iron rod

coil of insulated wire

(a) State the name given to the type of magnet in the diagram.

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(b) Suggest an advantage of this type of magnet in comparison with other types of magnet.

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3 The diagram shows two bar magnets on a piece of card.

card

bar magnet bar magnet

Describe an experiment to show the pattern of the magnetic field between the bar magnets.

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4 The diagram shows an electrical circuit in which all the lamps are lit.

lamp lamp lamp

1 2 3

lamp 4
closed
switch

If the switch is opened, which lamps will stay lit?

A 1 and 2 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 3 and 4

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[Total: 1]
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5 The diagram shows an electric circuit set up by a student.

switch
ammeter
metal wire
battery

lamp

15W resistor

When the switch is closed there is a current in the circuit.

State the name of the particles flowing in the metal wire.

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[Total: 1]

6 State a quantity that a voltmeter measures.

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[Total: 1]
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7 A student attaches a thin cotton thread to each of two light metal spheres, P and Q. She suspends
the spheres as shown in diagram A.

Diagram A

thin cotton support

thread

P Q

The student puts a positive charge on sphere P only.

Complete diagram B to show the positions of the spheres.

Diagram B

support

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8 The diagram shows an electric circuit set up by a student.

switch
ammeter
metal wire
battery

lamp

15W resistor

The current in the 15 Ω resistor in the diagram is 0.40 A when the switch is closed.

Calculate the potential difference (p.d.) across the 15 Ω resistor.

p.d. across resistor = .................................................. V [3]

[Total: 3]
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9 The diagram shows a circuit.

The potential difference (p.d.) across component Y is measured with a voltmeter.

On the diagram, draw the symbol for the voltmeter and its connections to the circuit. [1]

[Total: 1]

10 The diagram shows a circuit including a 12 V battery and two identical lamps.

A
Q

The 12 V battery consists of cells connected in series. Each cell in the battery has an electromotive
force (e.m.f.) of 1.5 V.

Determine how many cells are in the battery.

number of cells = ..................................................... [1]

[Total: 1]

11 Three balls P, Q and R are electrically charged. The balls are suspended by threads of insulating
material. The diagram shows the arrangement.
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Ball P is negatively charged.

(a) State the charge on ball Q and the charge on ball R.

ball Q ................................................................................................................................

ball R ................................................................................................................................ [2]

(b) Explain your answer to (a) for the charge on ball Q.

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12 An electromagnet consists of a solenoid that is made of copper wire. The solenoid contains an iron
core.

Explain why the structure of copper makes it a suitable material for the wire.

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13 The electric starter motor in a car is switched on and off using a relay.

The power of the starter motor is 1.8 kW and it is also operated by the 12 V car battery.

Calculate the current in the starter motor when it is used.

current = ................................................... [2]

[Total: 2]

14 A battery consists of four cells, each of e.m.f. 1.2 V, in series.

(a) Calculate the e.m.f. of the battery.

e.m.f. = ........................................... [1]

(b) The battery is connected in a circuit with four 12 Ω resistors as shown in the circuit diagram.

Calculate the total resistance of this arrangement of resistors.

resistance = ......................................... [3]

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(c) Calculate the reading on the voltmeter in the circuit diagram.

reading = ........................................ [2]

[Total: 6]

15 (a) Describe what is meant by an electric field.

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(b) State what is meant by the direction of an electric field.

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16 The circuit in the diagram shows two resistors, a battery, a voltmeter and a switch connected by
metal wires.

12V

A B
10W 20W

The switch is closed. There is a current in the circuit.

The 10 Ω resistor is replaced by a 15 Ω resistor and the 20 Ω resistor is also replaced by a 15 Ω

resistor.

State the effect, if any, on the current in the circuit. Explain your answer.

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[Total: 2]

17 The diagram is an incomplete circuit diagram for two identical lamps arranged in parallel. The circuit
contains an ammeter and a voltmeter.

(a) On the diagram, complete the symbols for two lamps, an ammeter and a voltmeter positioned
correctly. [5]
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(b) One of the lamps breaks.

State the effect, if any, this has on the brightness of the other lamp. Explain your answer.

effect .................................................................................................................................

explanation .......................................................................................................................

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18 The diagram shows a circuit.

The electromotive force (e.m.f.) of the battery is 12 V.

Component Y has a resistance of 400 Ω.

In a brightly lit room, the resistance of component X is 350 Ω.

In a dark room, the resistance of component X is very large.

State the effect this will have on the p.d. across component Y.

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[Total: 1]
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19 Two resistors of resistance 2.0 Ω and 3.0 Ω are connected in parallel.

Calculate the combined resistance of the resistors in this arrangement.

resistance = .............................................. [3]

[Total: 3]

20 The plug for a television contains a fuse.

Explain the purpose of the fuse.

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21 A microwave oven has a metal case and is connected to a 240 V electricity supply.

The microwave oven is fitted with a 13 A fuse and an earth wire is connected to the metal case of
the microwave oven. A fault occurs and the live wire of the microwave oven touches the metal
case.

Explain how the fuse and an earthed metal case protect the appliance and the user.

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