Fig. 7.1 shows a metal rod placed between the poles of a magnet. [Figure 7.1]
- (a)(i)End A of the rod is connected to the positive terminal of a d.c. power supply and end B is connected to the negative terminal. The current in the rod and the magnetic field produce a force on the rod. On Fig. 7.1 draw arrows to show the direction of the current in the metal rod; label this arrow C,[3]
- (a)(ii)the direction of the magnetic field that acts on the metal rod; label this arrow M,
- (a)(iii)the direction of the force on the rod; label this arrow F.
- (b)(i)The power supply is removed and a sensitive voltmeter is connected between the ends A and B. When the rod is moved upwards or downwards there is a reading on the voltmeter. Explain why there is a reading on the voltmeter.[2]
- (b)(ii)The reading on the voltmeter is increased by using a stronger magnetic field. State one other way of producing a larger reading on the voltmeter.[1]
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Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2017). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [1] arrow or other indication left to right in rod or correct in circuit labelled C
- [1] arrow from N-pole to S-pole labelled M
- [1] arrow downwards labelled F
- [1] rod cuts magnetic field / flux lines or flux (in circuit) changes
- [1] induced e.m.f. / voltage / current formed
- [1] move rod faster
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