Physics for IGCSE & O level - Magnets And Currents (Section 11)
1
What is the relationship between the primary and secondary coils in a transformer?
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(A)
They are electrically isolated but magnetically linked.
2
What is the role of a core material made of iron within an electromagnet?
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(C)
To increase the strength of the magnetic field.
3
What are the functions of the different parts of a transformer?
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A
C
4
What is the relationship between the coil's position and the a.c. output in a simple generator?
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(B)
The a.c. output varies with the coil's position.
5
What is the name of the rule to determine the direction of the induced current?
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(A)
Fleming's right-hand rule
6
What is the function of a rectifier in a car alternator?
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(A)
To convert AC to DC.
7
What is the force between the poles of two magnets?
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(C)
Dependent on the type of poles.
8
What is the key operating principle in an electric motor?
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(C)
The force on a current-carrying wire in a magnetic field.
9
What is the relationship between magnetism and electricity?
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(B)
Electricity can produce magnetism, and magnetism can produce electricity.
10
How can eddy current losses be minimized in a transformer?
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(C)
Laminating the core
11
What happens when you cut a bar magnet in half lengthwise?
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(B)
You are left with two magnets, each with a north and south pole.
12
Which of the following materials is suitable for the core of an electromagnet?
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(C)
Iron
13
Which of the following is a practical application of electromagnets?
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(C)
An electric motor.
14
What happens to the strength of the magnetic field created by a coil of wire (solenoid) if the number of coils is increased?
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(A)
The strength increases.
15
How can the force on a current-carrying wire in a magnetic field be increased?
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A
B
C
16
What determines whether a transformer is step-up or step-down?
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(C)
The ratio of turns in the primary and secondary coils.
17
What does a turns ratio of 2:1 indicate about a transformer?
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(A)
Output voltage is twice the input voltage
18
What increases the frequency of a.c. motor?
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(D)
Increasing the motor's rotary speed.
19
In a transformer, if the voltage is increased, then the current will:
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(B)
decrease
20
If the primary coil has 100 turns and the secondary has 200 turns, is this a step up or a step down transformer?
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Step-up.
21
In a transformer, what does the core material primarily affect?
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(C)
The efficiency of the transformer
22
Which of the following is the best description of a magnetic domain?
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(B)
A small region of a magnetic material where atoms are aligned.
23
What is the primary purpose of the iron core in an electromagnet?
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(B)
To increase the strength of the magnetic field.
24
What material is commonly used to make the core of an electromagnet?
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(B)
Iron
25
How does the electric current flow in a direct current (DC) generator?
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(A)
In a single direction.
26
The core of the transformer is made of?
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(A)
Magnetic material
27
What is the role of the recording head in a tape recorder?
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(B)
To convert electrical signals to magnetic signals.
28
What type of current produces a magnetic field?
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B
C
29
What factors contribute to energy losses in a transformer?
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A
B
C
D
30
What is the purpose of a relay?
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(B)
To automatically open or close an electrical circuit
31
If the current flows in the same direction through the coil, what can happen?
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(B)
The coil will turn a small amount, and then stop.
32
What is the direction of a magnetic field line around a wire carrying current?
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(D)
In a circular pattern around the wire.
33
What is the relationship between voltage, current, and power in a transformer?
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(D)
Power remains constant if there is no energy loss
34
In which way is a solenoid different from a simple wire?
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(B)
It is a coil of wire.
35
What happens when like poles of two magnets are brought close together?
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(B)
They will repel.
36
The direction of the magnetic field produced by a current can be determined by using which rule?
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(A)
Fleming's right-hand rule
37
Which of the following is a common use of an electromagnet?
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(D)
In a door bell
38
In a transformer, the ratio of the number of turns in the primary coil to the number of turns in the secondary coil determines:
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(B)
The voltage ratio.
39
What principle is used in an induction hob?
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(D)
Eddy Currents.
40
What is the unit for measuring the current?
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(B)
Ampere
41
Which of the following is an example of a magnetic material?
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(C)
Iron
42
In which direction does the Earth's magnetic field point in Canada?
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(A)
North
43
Which factors can increase the turning effect on the coil in a simple generator?
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A
B
C
44
What is the main purpose of a transformer?
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(B)
To change the voltage of an alternating current
45
What is the name of the instrument used to measure the force in a coil in a moving-coil meter?
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(C)
A moving-coil meter
46
What principle allows a transformer to work?
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(A)
Electromagnetic induction
47
How does the Earth’s magnetic field affect a compass?
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It causes the compass needle to point North.
48
Why are step-up transformers used in power transmission?
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To decrease the current and reduce power loss.
49
If a transformer has a primary voltage of 120 V, a secondary voltage of 24 V, and the primary coil has 1000 turns, how many turns does the secondary coil have?
