◈ Oracle Prep Sign Up Free

O-LevelPhysicsMagnetism5054/11 · May/June 2024 · Q341 Mark

The diagram shows a generator. It depicts a coil rotating between magnetic poles (labeled N and X). Y refers to the slip rings/commutator assembly. What are X and Y?

Diagram for this question, from the exam paper

This question uses a diagram from the original paper, which isn't shown here. Open the full paper from the past papers archive to see it.

AX: N pole, Y: split-ring commutator

BX: N pole, Y: slip rings

CX: S pole, Y: split-ring commutator

DX: S pole, Y: slip rings

✓ Correct answer

D: X: S pole, Y: slip rings

Practise more questions on this topic

Oracle Prep sorts past-paper questions by topic, so you can drill Magnetism and see which topics are most likely to come up next.

Sign up free →

About this question

Topic: Magnetism, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Physics, May/June 2024 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 34.

Questions and mark schemes are from past examination papers and remain the copyright of the exam board. How Oracle Prep builds its content

Related Physics questions

MagnetismMay/June 20121m

A current is produced when a wire is moved between two magnets as shown. Which device uses this effect?

MagnetismMay/June 20121m

Why is a transformer used to connect a generator in a power station to a long-distance transmission line?

MagnetismMay/June 20131m

A teacher sticks a magnet to the top surface of a match-box cover. The bottom surface is placed in a small tray of ir…

Nuclear PhysicsMay/June 20131m

Energy is released in some power stations and in the Sun by either nuclear fission or nuclear fusion. Which type of n…

Energy & WorkMay/June 20131m

The diagram shows a girl lifting a box of weight 50 N from a low shelf to a high shelf. How much work is done on the …

Energy & WorkMay/June 20131m

The diagram shows the energy transfer through a machine. The machine is 50% efficient. Which equation is correct?

← Browse all past-paper questions