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Simple phenomena of magnetism

Level IGCSE
Subject Physics
ExamBoard CIE
Topic Electricity and Magnetism
Sub-Topic Simple phenomena of magnetism
Paper Type (Extended) Theory Paper
Booklet Question Paper 2

Time Allowed: 42 minutes

Score: /35

Percentage: /100
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1 An extremely violent nuclear reaction is taking place at the centre of the Sun. It is this reaction that
enables the Sun to emit both a very large quantity of energy and an extremely large number of
charged particles.

(a) Name the type of nuclear reaction taking place in the Sun.

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(b) Many of the charged particles produced by the Sun are emitted from its surface at high
speeds and travel out into space.

(i) Explain why these particles constitute an electric current.

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(ii) State the equation that relates the electric current I to the charge Q that is flowing. Define
any other terms in the equation.

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(c) Some of the particles emitted by the Sun travel straight towards the Earth until they enter the
Earth’s magnetic field. Because they constitute a current, they experience a force and are
deflected.

(i) Describe the relationship between the direction of the force and

1. the direction of the current,

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2. the direction of the magnetic field.

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(ii) A negatively charged particle is travelling in a magnetic field. This is represented in

direction of travel
of particle

magnetic field
into page

negative particle

Fig. 9.1

On Fig. 9.1, draw an arrow, labelled F, to show the direction of the force that acts on the
particle. [1]

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2 (a) A very sensitive, centre-zero voltmeter is connected to the two terminals of a solenoid
(long coil). Fig. 9.1 shows the S pole of a cylindrical magnet being inserted into the
solenoid.

N S

Fig. 9.1

As the magnet is inserted into the left-hand end of the solenoid, the needle of the
voltmeter deflects.

(i) Explain why the needle deflects as the magnet is inserted.

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(ii) State and explain the effect of inserting the magnet more slowly.

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(iii) State what is observed when the magnet is withdrawn from the left-hand end of the
solenoid.

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(b) A transformer consists of a primary coil and a secondary coil on an iron core. An
alternating voltage is connected to the primary coil.

Describe and explain the operation of the transformer.

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3 In the laboratory demonstration shown in Fig. 11.1, a copper rod rolls at a steady speed down
the sloping parallel copper rails. The rails are in the region of a strong magnetic field that acts
vertically downwards.

very sensitive
centre-zero
voltmeter
direction V
of connecting wires
magnetic
field
copper rod

parallel copper rails

Fig. 11.1

(a) Explain why the voltmeter shows a deflection.

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(b) State, with reasons, the effect on the voltmeter deflection of the following changes:

(i) increasing the strength of the magnetic field,

deflection ...........................................................................................................................

reason ...............................................................................................................................

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(ii) slightly increasing the slope of the copper rails,

deflection ...........................................................................................................................

reason ...............................................................................................................................

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(iii) changing the direction of the magnetic field so it is parallel to the copper rails and directed
down the slope.

deflection ...........................................................................................................................

reason ...............................................................................................................................

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[4]

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4 (a) Fig. 9.1 illustrates the left hand rule, which helps when describing the force on a current-
carrying conductor in a magnetic field.

thumb

motion / force

first finger

second finger

Fig. 9.1

One direction has been labelled for you.

In each of the other two boxes, write the name of the quantity that direction represents.
[1]

(b) Fig. 9.2 shows a simple d.c. motor connected to a battery and a switch.

N
S

switch

battery

Fig. 9.2
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(i) On Fig. 9.2, write in each of the boxes the name of the part of the motor to which
the arrow is pointing. [2]

(ii) State which way the coil of the motor will rotate when the switch is closed, when
viewed from the position X.

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(iii) State two things which could be done to increase the speed of rotation of the coil.

1. ...............................................................................................................................

2. ......................................................................................................................... [2]

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5 Fig. 10.1 and Fig. 10.2 show two views of a vertical wire carrying a current up through a
horizontal card. Points P and Q are marked on the card.

vertical
P Q
wire

view from above the card

Fig. 10.1 Fig. 10.2

(a) On Fig. 10.2,

(i) draw a complete magnetic field line (line of force) through P and indicate its
direction with an arrow,
(ii) draw an arrow through Q to indicate the direction in which a compass placed at Q
would point.
[3]
(b) State the effect on the direction in which compass Q points of

(i) increasing the current in the wire,

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(ii) reversing the direction of the current in the wire.

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[2]
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(c) Fig. 10.3 shows the view from above of another vertical wire carrying a current up
through a horizontal card. A cm grid is marked on the card. Point W is 1 cm vertically
above the top surface of the card.

T vertical
wire carrying
R S current

Fig. 10.3

State the magnetic field strength at S, T and W in terms of the magnetic field strength
at R. Use one of the alternatives, weaker, same strength or stronger for each answer.

at S ........................................................................

at T ........................................................................

at W........................................................................ [3]

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