Physics 5054 · O Level · Magnetic effect of a current

Magnetic effect of a current — practice question

A vertical solenoid (long coil) containing an iron core is clamped in a wooden holder above a laboratory bench. The solenoid is joined in series to a battery, a switch S, an ammeter and a variable resistor. A voltmeter is connected across the solenoid in parallel.
(a)[1]

State the meaning of current.

(b(i))[1]

State the magnitude of the electromotive force (e.m.f.) of the battery.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the resistance of the complete series circuit.

(b(iii))[2]

The voltmeter reads $6.5\,\text{V}$. Calculate the power dissipated in the solenoid.

(b(iv))[2]

The solenoid is made of copper and the student observes that, as time goes on, the solenoid becomes very hot. State and explain the effect of this rise in temperature on the ammeter reading.

(c(i))[3]

The current in the solenoid magnetises the iron core so that the lower end of the core is an N-pole. On Fig. 9.1, draw the pattern and show the direction of the magnetic field in the region around the iron core.

(c(ii).1)[3]

Explain why the iron cylinder does not drop.

(c(ii).2)[1]

The switch S is opened. State and explain whether the iron cylinder stays in contact with the iron core.

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