O-LevelPhysicsMagnetism5054/11 · May/June 2025 · Q321 Mark
An alternating current (a.c.) generator is connected to an oscilloscope. The diagram shows the trace produced on the oscilloscope screen. [Oscilloscope trace diagram] What are possible angles between the plane of the coil and the magnetic field direction at the times represented by points 1, 2 and 3?
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.
A1: 0°, 2: 90°, 3: 180°
B1: 0°, 2: 90°, 3: 270°
C1: 90°, 2: 180°, 3: 0°
D1: 90°, 2: 270°, 3: 0°
✓ Correct answer
C: 1: 90°, 2: 180°, 3: 0°
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 →