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O-LevelPhysicsMagnetism5054/11 · May/June 2019 · Q361 Mark

The coil of a simple motor lies between the poles of a permanent magnet. The coil rotates about its axis when there is a current in it. What decreases the frequency of rotation of the coil?

Aincreasing the number of turns in the coil
Breversing the current
Cusing a lower voltage supply
Dusing a stronger magnet

✓ Correct answer

C: using a lower voltage supply

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Magnetism, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Physics, May/June 2019 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 36.

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