Physics 5054 · O Level · Electromagnetic induction

Electromagnetic induction — practice question

(a(i))[3]

Describe how you would show that an induced current is created in a coil of wire. Sketch and label the apparatus arrangement.

(a(ii))[2]

State two alterations to the apparatus that increase the induced current.

(a(iii).1)[2]

State Lenz’s law in words.

(a(iii).2)[2]

Describe how Lenz’s law is seen in the experiment you described in (a)(i).

(b(i).1)[2]

Calculate the current in the wires that supply the power.

(b(i).2)[2]

Calculate the electrical energy delivered to the factory in one hour.

(b(ii))[2]

Explain why using a high voltage to transmit electrical energy cuts the losses in the transmission lines.

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