Physics for IGCSE & O level - Magnets And Currents (Section 1)

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