Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electromagnetic effects

Electromagnetic effects — practice question

Fig. 11.1 gives a diagram of an electrical device, but the drawing is incomplete. When the coil is connected to a d.c. power supply, it turns in a magnetic field.
(a(i))[1]

Explain what is meant by the term d.c.

(a(ii))[2]

Complete the diagram in Fig. 11.1 by adding the symbols for two cells in series and a switch so that a circuit is formed.

(b(i))[1]

State the name of the electrical device illustrated in Fig. 11.1.

(b(ii))[2]

State two modifications to the electrical device that will make the coil in the device rotate faster.

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