Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electromagnetic effects

Electromagnetic effects — practice question

Fig. 11.1 depicts a coil (solenoid) wound around a plastic tube. Current is flowing in the coil. The arrows indicate the current direction in the coil.
(a)[3]

On Fig. 11.1, draw the arrangement of magnetic field lines around the coil. Put arrows on the lines to indicate the direction of the magnetic field.

(b)[1]

State the name given to the device.

(c)[4]

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

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