Electromagnetic Effects (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Physics)

Exam Questions

2 hours34 questions
1a1 mark

Identify which of the following metals can be permanently magnetised. Place a tick (✓) in the box next to any correct metal.

   

square  aluminium

square  copper

square  steel

square  tungsten

1b2 marks

Two metal rods are thought to be permanent magnets. Describe the test you would carry out to confirm that both rods are permanent magnets.

1c5 marks

(i) Describe how to make an electromagnet. You may draw a labelled diagram to help your answer.

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(ii) Suggest two factors that affect the strength of the magnetic field of an electromagnet.

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2a3 marks

Fig. 11.1 shows a relay.

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The statements describe the action of a relay. They are not in the correct order.

 

P      Current in the coil creates an electromagnet.

Q      Secondary circuit is completed. R      Armature pivots, closing the contacts. S      Part C attracts the armature. T      The switch in the primary circuit is closed.

  Place the statements in the correct order. One has been done for you.

 

 

 

S

 

 

2b2 marks

Fig. 11.1 includes the part labelled C, which is made from a metal.

State the name of the metal and explain why this metal is used in the electromagnet.

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3a3 marks

Fig. 11.1 shows a diagram of an electrical device. The diagram is not complete. The coil rotates in a magnetic field when connected to a d.c. power supply.

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(i) Explain the meaning of the term d.c.

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(ii) Complete the diagram in Fig. 11.1 by drawing the symbols for two cells in series and a switch to make a circuit.

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3b3 marks

(i) State the name of the electrical device shown in Fig. 11.1.

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(ii) State two changes to the electrical device that will make the coil in the device rotate faster.

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4a6 marks

Fig. 11.1 represents a transformer.

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(i) State the name of the part of the transformer labelled Q in Fig. 11.1.

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(ii) In Fig. 11.1, part P is made from a metal.

 

1. State the metal used to make part P. ..........................................................................

  2. State the term given to part P. .......................................................................................

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(iii) There is an alternating current (a.c.) in the primary coil.

Describe what this current produces in part P.

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(iv) Complete the sentence using terms from the box.

 

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fewer

step-up

step-down

 When there are ......................... turns in the primary coil than in Q, the device is called a ......................... transformer.

[1]

 

4b2 marks

The high-voltage transmission of electricity uses transformers.

Describe two advantages of transmitting electricity at high voltages rather than at low voltages.

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5a3 marks

Fig. 11.1 shows a coil (solenoid) wrapped around a plastic tube. There is a current in the coil.

The arrows show the direction of the current in the coil.

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On Fig. 11.1, draw the pattern of the magnetic field lines around the coil.

Add arrows to show the direction of the magnetic field.

5b1 mark

A long soft iron bar is placed inside the plastic tube. There is a current in the coil. This forms a device. State the name of the device.

5c4 marks

Fig. 11.2 shows a relay operated by switch S.

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Using Fig. 11.2, describe how closing the switch, S, causes the electric motor to operate.

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1a2 marks

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Fig. 10.1 is a simplified top view of a flat coil. There is an alternating current (a.c.) in the coil.

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Describe the magnetic effect of this alternating current.

1b1 mark

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Fig. 10.2 shows a pan placed above the coil. The base of the pan is made of steel.

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State what quantity is induced in the base of the pan.

1c3 marks

The pan contains water.

State and explain the effect of the quantity induced in part (b) on the temperature of the water in the pan.

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2a1 mark

Fig. 11.1 shows in each of the diagrams a current-carrying conductor and a magnetic field pattern.

 

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State the diagram which correctly shows the magnetic field around a current-carrying conductor.

2b5 marks

Fig. 11.2 shows three pieces of equipment.

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(i) Describe how to generate and detect an electromotive force (e.m.f.) using the equipment in Fig. 11.2. You may draw a diagram.

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(ii) Describe two changes that will generate a larger e.m.f. using similar equipment to that in Fig. 11.2.

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2c1 mark

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A student connects a lamp and centre-zero galvanometer in series with a generator, as shown in Fig. 11.3.

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The student observes the galvanometer needle moving from side to side repeatedly.

Explain why the needle moves in this way.

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3a5 marks

Fig. 9.1 shows a simple direct current (d.c.) electric motor. The coil rotates about the axis when there is a current in the coil. The coil is connected to the rest of the circuit by the brushes.

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(i) On Fig. 9.1, draw a pair of arrows to show which way the coil rotates. Explain the direction you have chosen.

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(ii) On Fig. 9.1, draw an arrow to show the direction in which electrons flow through the coil.

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(iii) Explain why the electrons flow in the direction you have shown in (a)(ii).

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3b3 marks

State any difference each of the following changes makes to the rotation of the coil in Fig. 9.1:

(i) changing the polarity of the power supply to that shown in Fig. 9.2

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(ii) changing the coil to the new coil shown in Fig. 9.3

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(iii) using a stronger magnetic field.

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4a3 marks

A student has a model electric railway. The model railway uses a step-down transformer.

  The input voltage is 230 V. The transformer has 1710 turns on the input coil and 90 turns on the output coil.

  Calculate the output voltage of the transformer.

  

 

output voltage = ....................................................... V 

4b2 marks

A step-up transformer is used to increase voltage.

Step-up transformers and step-down transformers have different coil arrangements.

Describe the differences in the coil arrangement for the two types of transformer.

4c2 marks

Explain the advantage of transmitting electricity at high voltages, rather than at low voltages.

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5a1 mark

A transformer consists of two coils of wire wound on a metal core. Fig. 10.1 represents the transformer.

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State the name of the metal from which the core is made.

5b5 marks

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The primary coil of the transformer is connected to the output voltage of an a.c. generator which supplies an alternating current.

 

(i) Explain why there is a voltage between the two terminals of the secondary coil.

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(ii) There are 560 turns on the primary coil and 910 turns on the secondary coil of the transformer. The voltage between the two terminals of the secondary coil is 78 V.

Calculate the voltage supplied by the a.c. generator.

 

 generator voltage = ............................................................[2]

5c2 marks

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Transformers are used to increase the voltage when electrical energy is transmitted in cables across long distances.

Explain why power losses in the cables are lower when the voltage is high.

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1a4 marks

A teacher demonstrates electromagnetic induction using the apparatus shown in Fig.10.1.

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The teacher pulls the magnet down until one end is inside the coil. The teacher then releases the magnet. The magnet moves up and down repeatedly. As it moves, one end of the magnet enters and leaves the coil.

  Describe and explain the readings on the centre-zero millivoltmeter as the magnet enters and leaves the coil.

1b2 marks

Fig.10.2 shows a system for transmitting electricity from a power station.

 

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State the name of the device used in X and the name of the device used in Y.

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2a3 marks

A student is experimenting with electromagnetic effects.

Describe an experiment, using any standard laboratory equipment, to demonstrate electromagnetic induction. You may draw a diagram.

2b5 marks

Fig. 11.1 shows a transformer connected to an input voltage of 12 V a.c.

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(i) State the name of a suitable material for the core of the transformer.

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(ii) Explain how the diagram in Fig. 11.1 shows a step-up transformer.

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(iii) Using the information in Fig. 11.1, calculate the output voltage of the transformer.

 

output voltage = ...................................................... V [3]

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3a3 marks

Fig. 10.1 shows a straight wire AB placed in the magnetic field between the poles of a magnet.

The ends of AB are connected to a galvanometer.

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When AB is moved vertically, the needle of the galvanometer shows a deflection.

State three factors that affect the size of the deflection.

3b3 marks

Fig. 10.2 shows a transformer.

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(i) The primary coil P has 8000 turns and an input of 240 V. The secondary coil S has an output of 12 V.

Calculate the number of turns in the secondary coil.

  

number = ......................................................... [2]

 

(ii) A circuit containing a resistor is connected to the terminals A and B.

  A direct current (d.c.) is required in this resistor.

  On Fig. 10.1, draw this circuit.

[1]

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4a7 marks

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A student makes a transformer that uses an alternating current (a.c.) supply with an electromotive force (e.m.f.) of 12.0 V to induce an output potential difference (p.d.) of 2.0 V.

The student is provided with two lengths of insulated wire and the U-shaped piece of iron shown in Fig. 7.1.

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(i) Complete and label Fig. 7.1 to show the transformer connected to the supply and the output from the transformer.

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(ii) Explain the function of the piece of iron in the transformer.

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(iii) The output of the transformer is connected to a lamp. The current in the lamp is 100 mA.

The transformer is 100% efficient.

Calculate the input current to the transformer.

 

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

4b2 marks

Another transformer is used in a school laboratory to step down a mains supply with a p.d. of 110 V to 12 V. This transformer is mounted in a metal case.

State and explain an essential safety feature required for this arrangement.

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5a5 marks

Fig. 11.1 shows a vertical conductor passing through a horizontal piece of card.

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(i) On Fig. 11.1, draw a cell and a switch in series with the conductor to form a complete circuit.

 Use the correct circuit symbols.

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(ii) A student sprinkles iron filings onto the card and closes the switch. There is a current in the conductor. Describe the pattern of the magnetic field seen.

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(iii) The student reverses the direction of the current in the conductor. State the effect, if any, on the pattern he sees.

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5b4 marks

Describe an experiment to show that a force acts on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field. Show how to arrange the equipment. Include a diagram in your answer.

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66 marks

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Fig. 9.1 shows a coil supplied with current using a split-ring commutator.

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(i) State and explain any motion of the coil.

[3]

 

(ii) The coil in Fig. 9.1 consists of three turns of wire. The magnetic field strength of the magnet is M. With a current of 2.0 A in the coil, the coil experiences a turning effect, T.

 The first row of Table 9.1 shows this data.

Table 9.1

number of turns

current in the coil / A

magnetic field strength

turning effect

3

2.0

M

T

3

8.0

M

6

2.0

M

3

2.0

M over 2

Complete Table 9.1 to give the turning effect for the changes made to the arrangement shown in Fig. 9.1.

Choose your answers from the box.

T over 8 T over 4 T over 2 T 2T 4T 8T

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7a2 marks

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Explain why the voltage of the supply to the primary coil of a transformer must be alternating.

7b5 marks

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Fig. 10.1 shows a transformer.

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There are 8000 turns in the primary coil of the transformer. The primary coil is connected to a 240 V mains supply. A 6.0 V lamp connected to the secondary coil operates at full brightness.

 

(i) Calculate the number of turns in the secondary coil

 

number of turns = ...........................................................[2]

 

(ii) The current in the lamp is 2.0A. The transformer operates with 100% efficiency.

Calculate the current in the primary circuit.

 

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

 

(iii) The primary circuit contains a 6.0 A fuse.

Calculate the maximum number of lamps, identical to the lamp in (ii), that can be connected in parallel in the secondary circuit without blowing the fuse.

 

 number of lamps = ...........................................................[1]

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8a4 marks

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Fig. 9.1 shows a coil ABCD with two turns. The coil is in a magnetic field.

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When there is a current in the coil, the coil experiences a turning effect.

(i) Explain why there is a turning effect.

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(ii) The value of the current is 3 A.

 Place one tick in each column of the table to indicate how the turning effect changes with the change described.

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number of turns on coil increased to six

current increased to 9A

strength of magnetic field decreased by a factor of 2

decreased by a factor of 4

 

 

 

decreased by a factor of 3

 

 

 

decreased by a factor of 2

 

 

no change

 

 

 

increased by a factor of 2

 

 

 

increased by a factor of 3

 

increased by a factor of 4

 

 

 

 [3]

8b4 marks

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Fig. 9.2 shows a magnet held just below a vertical coil connected to a galvanometer.

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The magnet is released.

(i) State any effect on the galvanometer.

[2]

(ii) State any effect on the magnetic field produced by the coil.

[2]

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