Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Electromagnetic induction

Electromagnetic induction — practice question

(a)[2]

What does magnetic flux linkage mean?

(b)[3]

A solenoid with diameter $6.0\,\text{cm}$ and $540$ turns is positioned in a uniform magnetic field, as shown in Fig. 9.1. The way the magnetic flux density varies with time $t$ is shown in Fig. 9.2. Calculate the greatest magnitude of the induced electromotive force (e.m.f.) in the solenoid.

(c)

A thin copper sheet X is hung from a rigid rod so that it is suspended between the poles of a magnet, as shown in Fig. 9.3. Sheet X is pulled aside and released so that it oscillates. A motion sensor records the displacement of X. Sheet X is then replaced by a second thin copper sheet Y. Sheet Y has the same overall dimensions as X but is cut into the shape shown in Fig. 9.4. The motion sensor is used again to record the displacement. The graph in Fig. 9.5 shows how the displacement $s$ of each copper sheet varies with time $t$.

(c(i))[1]

State the name of the phenomenon shown by the gradual decrease in the amplitude of the dashed line.

(c(ii))[4]

Deduce which copper sheet the dashed line shows. Explain your answer by using the ideas of electromagnetic induction.

(i)[1]

State the name of the phenomenon shown by the gradual decrease in the amplitude of the dashed line.

(ii)[4]

Deduce which copper sheet the dashed line corresponds to. Explain your answer using the ideas of electromagnetic induction.

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This 15-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Flux linkage is the magnetic flux density multiplied by area multiplied by number of turns

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