Physics 5054 · O Level · Electromagnetic induction

Electromagnetic induction — practice question

A plotting compass contains a needle. That needle is a tiny magnet that can turn around its centre. Fig. 7.1 shows the plotting compass positioned near a bar magnet. A point P is marked. Fig. 7.2 shows the apparatus used by a student to generate an alternating current (a.c.). The apparatus contains a magnet, a coil and a centre-zero ammeter. The magnet is pushed into and pulled out of the coil.
(a(i))[1]

On Fig. 7.1, place the magnetic poles on the bar magnet.

(a(ii))[3]

Paper is placed beneath the magnet. Describe how the compass is used to plot the magnetic field line that goes from one pole to the other and through P.

(a(iii))[1]

Describe how the compass in Fig. 7.1 is used to find the direction of the magnetic field at P.

(b(i))[2]

Explain why the magnet’s movement causes a current to be produced.

(b(ii))[1]

Describe how the magnet moves to produce an a.c. of frequency $0.50\,\text{Hz}$.

(b(iii))[1]

Describe how the centre-zero ammeter indicates that the current is a.c. rather than d.c. (direct current).

(b(iv))[1]

Explain why a higher frequency of the a.c. produced also leads to a larger magnitude (size) of the a.c. produced.

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