Physics for IGCSE & O level - Magnets And Currents (Section 1)
1
What type of material is a hard drive made of?
إجابة
(B)
A layer of a metal made by coating with an alloy like Iron Oxide
2
In the context of power transmission, what is the main purpose of high voltages?
إجابة
(B)
To reduce the power loss
3
What happens to the current when voltage is stepped down in a transformer?
إجابة
(A)
Increases
4
What is the primary function of a transformer in an electrical circuit?
إجابة
(C)
To change the voltage level of an AC circuit.
5
What happens to the voltage in a step-up transformer?
إجابة
(A)
It increases.
6
What is the relationship between frequency and the number of poles in a generator?
إجابة
(B)
They are directly proportional.
7
What causes the coil in an electric motor to turn?
إجابة
(B)
The interaction of the current in the coil with the magnetic field.
8
What is the name given to the region around a magnet where its effects can be felt?
إجابة
(A)
Magnetic field
9
What is the relationship between the number of turns and the voltage in a transformer?
إجابة
(A)
Directly proportional
10
How is a voltage induced in a wire?
إجابة
(A)
By passing a wire through a magnetic field.
11
What type of electrical signal does a typical audio amplifier take as input?
إجابة
(B)
Alternating current (AC).
12
In a transformer, what does the ratio of turns in the primary and secondary coils determine?
إجابة
(A)
The voltage ratio.
13
A simple transformer works by:
إجابة
(B)
Mutual induction
14
What will happen to iron filings near a magnet?
إجابة
(C)
They will align with the magnetic field.
15
How are the strength and direction of a magnetic field related?
إجابة
(D)
Both strength and direction can affect each other.
16
In electromagnetic induction, what creates the induced current?
إجابة
(A)
A changing magnetic field.
17
What principle is used by an induction hob (cooktop)?
إجابة
(A)
Electromagnetic induction
18
What happens to the current in a step-up transformer?
إجابة
(B)
Decreases
19
What is the relationship between the distance of magnetic poles and the force between them?
إجابة
(C)
As distance decreases, force increases.
20
What is the function of the armature in a DC motor?
إجابة
(B)
To carry the current and experience torque.
21
What would happen if you connected a DC power supply to the primary side of a transformer designed for AC?
إجابة
(D)
The transformer would likely be damaged or overheat.
22
What causes a ring of voltage along the cable and a loss of power?
إجابة
(D)
All of the above
23
What happens when a bar magnet is moved away from a coil?
إجابة
(A)
An e.m.f. is induced in the coil.
24
In a transformer, which coil receives the initial power supply?
إجابة
(A)
Primary Coil
25
In a step-up transformer, if the primary voltage is 120V and the secondary voltage is 240V, what is the turns ratio?
إجابة
(B)
1:2
26
What factors affect the force on a current-carrying wire in a magnetic field?
إجابة
A
B
C
27
What are the main parts of a simple AC generator?
إجابة
(A)
Coil, slip rings, magnets
28
Power for the a.c. mains is generated in power stations, transmitted (sent) through long-distance cables, and then distributed to consumers. What is the next step in the process?
إجابة
(B)
Distribution
29
What type of current is used in the mains electricity supply?
إجابة
(B)
AC
30
Which of the following factors can increase the e.m.f. induced in a wire?
إجابة
A
B
C
31
What is the main use of a transformer in power distribution?
إجابة
(B)
To reduce voltage for household use.
32
What type of energy transformation occurs in an electric motor?
إجابة
(A)
Electrical to mechanical.
33
What are the main components of a simple transformer?
إجابة
A
B
C
34
Which of the following best describes the relationship between voltage and current in an ideal transformer?
إجابة
(B)
Voltage and current are inversely proportional.
35
What is a hard disk made of?
إجابة
(A)
A magnetic material.
36
What is the purpose of a step-down transformer?
إجابة
(B)
To decrease the voltage.
37
In electromagnetic induction, when is the induced e.m.f. greatest?
إجابة
(B)
When the magnet is moving rapidly.
38
What is the function of a commutator in a DC motor?
إجابة
(B)
To reverse the current direction every half cycle.
39
What is the formula for calculating the voltage across the input coil?
إجابة
(B)
input voltage/output voltage = turns on output coil/ turns on input coil
40
In power transmission, what is done to the voltage before the energy is sent over long distances?
إجابة
(A)
Increased
41
What happens to the direction of the current in a generator as the coil rotates?
إجابة
(B)
The direction reverses periodically.
42
Which factor does NOT directly influence the output voltage of an AC generator?
إجابة
(D)
The color of the insulation on the wires.
43
What is the turning effect in an electric motor called?
إجابة
(C)
Torque
44
What kind of core is usually used in a transformer?
إجابة
(C)
Iron core
45
How can the direction of the magnetic field produced by a current-carrying coil be determined?
إجابة
(C)
Using Fleming's left-hand rule
46
How does the moving coil loudspeaker produce sound?
إجابة
(C)
By vibrating the paper cone.
47
What increases the turning effect on the coil in an electric motor?
إجابة
A
B
C
48
What happens to the magnetic field lines when the magnetic field lines are close together?
إجابة
(B)
The field is stronger
49
How is the output of an AC generator often represented?
إجابة
(C)
A sine wave.
50
What is the principle of operation for an electric generator?
إجابة
(A)
Conversion of mechanical energy to electrical energy via electromagnetic induction.
