CHAPTER : ELECTROMAGNETISM

CHECKLIST

NO. QUESTION SUBTOPIC

STRUCTURE QUESTIONS
1. TRIAL KELANTAN 2009 : QUESTION NO. 2
2. TRIAL MARA 2016 : QUESTION NO. 7
3. TRIAL MARA 2013 : QUESTION NO. 3
4. TRIAL JOHOR 2018 : QUESTION NO. 6
5. TRIAL PERLIS 2018 : QUESTION NO. 3
6. TRIAL NEGERI SEMBILAN 2017 : QUESTION NO. 4

UNDERSTANDING & CONCEPTUAL QUESTIONS

1. TRIAL SBP 2009 : QUESTION NO. 9( b)
2. TRIAL SBP 2009 : QUESTION NO. 9 ( c)
3. SPM 2006 : QUESTION NO. 10 (d)
4. TRIAL SBP 2012 : QUESTION NO. 10( c)
5. TRIAL TERENGGANU 2017
6. SPM
7. TRIAL PAHANG 2009 : QUESTION NO. 10 ( b)

FULL FORMAT ESSAY QUESTIONS

1. TRIAL SBP 2009 : QUESTION NO. 10
2. TRIAL PAHANG 2016: QUESTION NO.10
3. TRIAL PAHANG 2018 : QUESTION NO.12
TRIAL SARAWAK 2017 : QUESTION NO.12 (b): 10 marks
4. TRIAL SBP 2011 : QUESTION NO.12
TRIAL TERENGANU 2017 : QUESTION NO.12(c): 10 marks

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 STRUCTURE QUESTIONS

TRIAL KELANTAN 2009 : QUESTION NO. 2

1. Diagram 1.1 shows a simple electromagnet.

Diagram 1.1

a) What is the meaning of electromagnet?

………………………………………………………….……………………………….
[1 mark]
b) When the switch is turned on ;

i) draw the pattern of magnetic field on Diagram 1.1 [1 mark]

ii) state the magnetic pole at P.

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[1 mark]

ii) state what happens to the pin.

………………………………………………………………………………………
[1 mark]

c) State one application of electromagnet.

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[1 mark ]

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TRIAL MARA 2016 : QUESTION NO. 7

2. Diagram 2.1 shows a wire hung between the poles of a permanent magnet A and B. The
wire moves to the right when the switch is turned on.

Diagram 2.1

(a) (i) State the polarity of the permanent magnet in Diagram 2.1:

A: ……………………………

B: ……………………………
[ 1 mark ]

(ii) Name the rule used to determine the polarity of the permanent magnet.

……………………………………………………………………………………
[ 1 mark ]

(b) State two ways to reverse the direction of motion of the wire in Diagram 2.1.

…………………………………………………………………………………………

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[ 2 marks ]

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( c) Based on the following aspects, give suggestions on how the wire can be swung
higher.

(i) The number of magnets:

……………………………………………………………………………………
Reason:

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[ 2 marks ]

(ii) The diameter of the wire:

……………………………………………………………………………………
Reason:

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[ 2 marks ]
(d) Diagram 2.2 shows a direct current, d.c motor.

Diagram 2.2

In Diagram 2.3, draw the resultant magnetic field produced by the d.c motor.

N S

[ 2 marks ]

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TRIAL MARA 2013 : QUESTION NO. 3

3. Diagram 3 shows a copper rod being moved downwards between two opposite magnetic
poles. The rod is connected to the galvanometer and the pointer of the galvanometer deflects.

Diagram 3

(a) (i) Name the physical quantity shown by the deflection of galvanometer.

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[ 1 mark ]
(ii) How is this physical quantity produced?

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[ 1 mark ]
(b) Name the physics principle involved in Diagram 3.

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[ 1 mark ]

(c ) (i) What happens to the galvanometer pointer when the rod is moved upwards?

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[ 1 mark ]

(ii) Name the physics rule used to determine the direction of the physical quantity
measured.

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[ 1 mark ]
(d ) State one way to increase the degree of deflection of the pointer in Diagram 3.

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[ 1 mark ]
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TRIAL JOHOR 2018 : QUESTION NO. 6

4. Diagram 4.1 shows an apparatus set up to study a method of producing electric current.
Diagram 4.2 and Diagram 4.3 show movements of a bar magnet in and out of a solenoid
with the same force. A center zero galvanometer is used to detect the direction of the
current flows.

a) Underline the correct answer in the bracket to complete the answer below.
The method of producing electricity without the electrical supply is known as
( electromagnet, electromagnetic induction ).
[ 1 mark ]
b) Based on Diagram 4.2 and Diagram 4.3,
i) compare the direction of the current flow

…………………………………………………………………………………….
[ 1 mark ]
ii) compare the magnitude of current flows.

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[ 1 mark ]

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 iii) compare the polarity of magnet at P

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[ 1 mark ]
iv) Relate between the relative motion of the magnet to the polarity at P.

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[ 1 mark ]
c) Name the physics law involved in b (iv).

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[ 1 mark ]

d) Suggest two ways that can increase the angle of deflection of galvanometer.

………………………………………………………………………………………….

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[2 marks ]

TRIAL PERLIS 2018 : QUESTION NO. 3

5. Diagram 5 shows a simple transformer.

Diagram 5

a) i) Name the type of the transfomer.

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[ 1 mark ]

ii) State one suitable material to be used as the transfomer core and give one
reason for your choice.

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[ 1 mark ]

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 b) The number of turns on the secondary coil is 2500. Calculate the number of turns on
the primary coil.

[ 2 marks ]

c) If the a.c. power supply is replaced with a direct current (d.c.) power supply,
state why the transformer does not function.

…………………………………………………………………………………..
[ 1 mark ]

TRIAL NEGERI SEMBILAN 2017 : QUESTION NO. 4

6. Diagram 6.1 shows an electrical energy transmission system used in Malaysia.

Diagram 6.1
a) What is the name of the system?

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[1 mark]
b) Electrical energy produced by a power station is transmitted at high voltage
through the cables on pylon.

i) What is the type of transformer P?

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[1 mark]

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 ii) Explain why is the electricity at high voltage is used during transmission
through cables.

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…………………………………………………………………………………

[2 marks]
c) Diagram 6.2 shows a simple transformer with output power 3.6 W.

Diagram 6.2
i) Calculate the input current.

[2 marks]

ii) State one assumption that you have made in 6(c)(i).

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[1 mark]

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 CONCEPTUAL ( 4 MARKS )

TRIAL SBP 2009 : QUESTION NO. 9( b)

1. Diagram 1 shows a circuit breaker.

Diagram 1
Explain how the circuit breaker works. [4 marks ]

TRIAL SBP 2009 : QUESTION NO. 9 ( c)

2. Diagram 2 shows an a.c generator.

Diagram 2
Explain how the generator works to produce alternating current. [4 marks ]

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SPM 2006 : QUESTION NO. 10 (d)

3. Diagram 3 shows two thin copper strips, PQ and RS, connected to a circuit.

Explain what happens to PQ and RS, when the switch is on.

[4 marks]
TRIAL SBP 2012 : QUESTION NO. 10( c)

4. Diagram shows two aluminium rods connected to two different circuits and hung close to
each other.

State what happens to the aluminium rods when both switches are close. Explain your
answer.

[4 marks]

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TRIAL TERENGGANU 2017

5. Explain how the efficiency can be increased in the long distance transmission of electricity
by using alternating-current.
[4 marks]

SPM

6. Explain briefly the importance of the national grid network system in distributing electrical
energy to the users.
[4 marks]

TRIAL PAHANG 2009 : QUESTION NO. 10 ( b)

7. Generation of electrical power involves the use of renewable resources and unrenewable
resources. With the use of suitable examples, compare the two types of resources.

[ 4 marks ]

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 ESSAY SECTION B

TRIAL SBP 2009 : QUESTION NO. 10

1. Diagram 1.1 and Diagram 1.2 shows two identical electromagnet, X and Y .

Diagram 1.1 Diagram 1.2

a) What is meant by electromagnet?

[ 1 mark]
b) Using Diagram 1.1 and Diagram 1.2 , compare the current flow, the amount of iron
filing and the magnetic field strength of the two iron core.
[ 3 marks]

Relate the current flow and amount of iron filing attracted by the electromagnet and
the magnetic field strength.
[ 2 marks]
c) Diagram 1.3 shows a electric bell.

Diagram 1.3

Explain how the electric bell works.

[ 4 marks ]

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 d) Diagram 1.4 shows a d.c. electric motor .

Diagram 1.4

i) Explain how the motor is able to rotate.

[ 4 marks ]
ii) Suggest three modifications that need to be done on the d.c electric motor to
increase the efficiency of the motor. Give an explanation for each suggestion
given.
[ 6 marks ]

TRIAL PAHANG 2016: QUESTION NO.10

2. Diagram 2.1 and Diagram 2.2 show a transformer which is connected to a bulb.

Diagram 2.1 Diagram 2.2

a) i) State the function of transformer.

[ 1 mark ]

ii) Using Diagram 2.1and 2.2 compare the number of turns of primary coil,
the number of turns of secondary coil and the brightness of the bulb.
Relate the numbers of turns of secondary coil and the brightness of the bulb.
Relate the numbers of turns of secondary coil and the type of transformer.
[ 5 marks ]

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b) Diagram 2.3 shows a cross-section of a bicycle dynamo which has two magnets with
difference pole, a coil of insulated copper wire. The output of the dynamo is
connected to the bicycle lamp.

Diagram 2.3
Explain how the bicycle dynamo works to produce alternating current to light up the
lamp.
[ 4 marks ]

c) During transmission and reception of electrical power, pylons such as shown by

diagram 2.4 play an important role.

Diagram 2.4

Based on diagram 10.1, your knowledge about transmission of electrical power and
other related physics concept, explain:

the characteristics of materials used to build the pylons.

(ii) the design of the pylons.
(iii) the diameter of the transmission cable
(iv) material of the cable
(v) additional feature that can make the cable long lasting.
[ 10 marks ]

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 ESSAY SECTION C

TRIAL PAHANG 2018 : QUESTION NO. 12

1. Diagram 1.1 shows arrangement of apparatus used to study the effect of force acting on current
carrying conductor in magnetic field.

Diagram 1.1

a) What is meant by electromagnet? [ 1 mark ]

b) In your answer sheet,
i) Draw an arrow to show the direction of current flowing through the copper rod.
[ 1 mark ]
ii) draw the pattern of catapult field produced. [ 2 marks ]
iii) determine the direction of force acting on the cuprum rod. [ 1 mark ]
c) Diagram 1.2 shows a relay. A relay is a switch which operates based on the principle of
an electromagnet.

Diagram 1.2

Explain
i) why the core of the relay is soft iron? [ 1 mark ]
ii) how the relay functions as a switch. [ 3 marks ]

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d) TRIAL SARAWAK 2017: QUESTION NO 12(b)
Diagram 1.3 shows the design and characteristics of four electromagnetic relays.

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Diagram 1.3

You are required to determine the most suitable relay which can function efficiently to
switch on an electric motor 240 V.
Study the specifications of all the four relays from the following aspects:

i) Number of turn of the coil

ii) Type of core
iii) Thickness of the wire of the coil
iv) Type of electrical source at secondary circuit (either a.c. or d.c.)
v) Explain the suitability of each aspect and then determine the most suitable design
of the relay switch. Give reason for your choice.
[10 marks]

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TRIAL SBP 2011: QUESTION NO. 12

2. Diagram 2.1 shows a deflection of a centre zero galvanometer pointer when a magnet is
pushed into a coil. The deflection indicates that an induced current is produced in the coil.

Diagram 2.1

a) Name the concept involved in producing the induced current.

[1 mark]
b) The concept involved in 2(a) is also used for a transformer.
Explain the working principle of a transformer.
[4 marks]
TRIAL TERENGGANU 2017: QUESTION NO. 12 ( c )

c) Table 2.1 shows the characteristics of four transformers.

Transformer The characteristics of transformer

The ratio of Type of iron The thickness The design of
the number core of laminated iron core
primary coil iron core
and secondary
coil
P 100:200 Soft iron 2.0 mm ‘U’ shape
Q 200:100 Steel 0.5cm ‘U’ shape
R 1000:200 Soft iron 1.0 mm ‘O’ shape
S 200:2000 Soft iron 0.2 mm ‘O’ shape
Table 2.1
You are required to determine the most suitable transformer to use in hydro power
generating plant. Explain the suitability of the characteristics of the transformer.
Choose the most suitable transformer and justify your choice. [10 marks ]

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d) Diagram 2.2 shows a U-shaped soft iron core is wound with insulated copper wire
PQ and RS. An a.c. voltage of 240 V is connected at the end of PQ and a bulb 12V
,60W is connected at the end RS.

Diagram 2.2

i) If the bulb lights up with normal brightness , determine the ratio of the
number of turns in the coil PQ to the number of turns in the coil RS.
[ 2 marks]

ii) Calculate the output current flowing.

[ 1 mark]

iii) Calculate the input current if the efficiency of the transformer is 80%.
[ 2 marks]

“ Success is not in always winning but in

never giving up”

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