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O-LevelPhysicsMagnetism5054/21 · May/June 2016 · Q1115 Marks

Induced currents can be formed in a coil of wire by electromagnetic induction. (a) (i) Describe how to demonstrate the formation of an induced current in a coil of wire. Sketch and label a diagram of the arrangement of the apparatus.

  1. (a)(i)Describe how to demonstrate the formation of an induced current in a coil of wire. Sketch and label a diagram of the arrangement of the apparatus.[3]
  2. (a)(ii)State two changes to the apparatus that increase the induced current.[2]
  3. (a)(iii)1The direction of the induced current is determined by Lenz's Law. State Lenz's Law.[2]
  4. (a)(iii)2Describe how Lenz's Law applies in the experiment you described in (a)(i).[2]
  5. (b)(i)1An electrical generator supplies power to a distant factory. The factory receives 500kW of electrical power at a voltage of 33kV. Calculate 1. the current in the wires supplying the power,[2]
  6. (b)(i)22. the electrical energy supplied to the factory in one hour.[2]
  7. (b)(ii)The 33 kV voltage supplied to the factory is very high. Transmitting electrical energy at high voltage reduces energy losses in the transmission lines. Explain why.[2]

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Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2016). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [B1] diagram showing coil of wire and either magnet or • another coil and supply (dc and switch or ac)
  2. [B1] coil of wire connected to an ammeter or voltmeter or cro or other method of detection, e.g. lamp
  3. [B1] magnet or coil moved or change in current mentioned if another coil used
  4. [B2] ANY 2 from • move magnet (or coil) faster • larger current in primary (if transformer drawn) • more turns in coil • stronger magnet (if magnet drawn) • soft iron core
  5. [B1] direction of induced current/induced emf
  6. [B1] opposes the change (that produces it)
  7. [B1] (magnetic) flux/field/poles in coil caused by movement/(induced) current in coil
  8. [B1] statement of how opposition occurs, e.g. repulsion as magnet moves in; N pole created (by induction) at end of coil as N pole approaches
  9. [C1] (I=) P/V numerical or algebraic
  10. [A1] 15(.15) A
  11. [C1] (E=) Pt or VIt or 500(000) × 60 × 60
  12. [A1] 1.8 x 10⁹ J or 500 kWh
  13. [B1] low current
  14. [B1] P = I²R or E = I²Rt explained

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Topic
Magnetism, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Structured question, 15 marks.
Source
O-Level Physics, May/June 2016 Paper 2 Variant 1, question 11.

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