Physics 5054 · O Level · Magnetic effect of a current

Magnetic effect of a current — practice question

Fig. 10.1 depicts a relay linked to a cell and a switch. The diagram identifies the coil, iron core, iron armature, pivot, and terminals A, B, C and D.
(a(i))[2]

On Fig. 10.1, indicate (1) the S-pole of the iron core, and (2) the N-pole together with the S-pole of the iron armature.

(a(ii))[2]

The cell is reversed. State the effect on the poles and on the armature.

(a(iii))[2]

Explain why the core is made of iron rather than steel.

(b(i))[1]

State what component X is called.

(b(ii))[2]

Explain why the bell rings when the temperature of X increases.

(b(iii).1)[2]

Calculate the p.d. across X.

(b(iii).2)[1]

Calculate the potential difference across the coil.

(b(iii).3)[2]

Calculate the current supplied by the battery.

(b(iv))[1]

Component X is removed from the circuit and replaced with a different component Y. The bell now rings when bright light shines on Y. State the name of component Y.

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