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O-LevelPhysicsMagnetism5054/22 · May/June 2019 · Q75 Marks

Fig. 7.1 shows a copper wire placed on two copper rods in the magnetic field between the poles of a magnet. The crocodile clip A touches the positive terminal of the battery. This causes the copper wire to move. [Figure 7.1]

  1. (a)On Fig. 7.1, mark with an arrow the direction of the current in the copper wire.[1]
  2. (b)Explain why the copper wire moves along the copper rods.[2]
  3. (c)Name two different devices that use this effect. 1. 2.[2]

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Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2019). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [B1] current direction in copper wire correct on any part of diagram
  2. [B1] current and magnetic field create a force
  3. [B1] or current (in wire) creates a magnetic field
  4. [B1] left-hand rule mentioned or used
  5. [B1] or interaction of magnetic fields of magnet and current (catapult effect)
  6. [B1] (electric) motor or any device that contains a motor
  7. [B1] (loud)speaker or any device that contains a loudspeaker

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Topic
Magnetism, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Structured question, 5 marks.
Source
O-Level Physics, May/June 2019 Paper 2 Variant 2, question 7.

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