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O-LevelPhysicsMagnetism5054/21 · Oct/Nov 2023 · Q79 Marks

An alternating current (a.c.) generator is used in a remote location to supply electricity.

  1. (a)(i)State the name of the components labelled P and Q on Fig. 7.1. P ................................................................................................................................ Q ................................................................................................................................[1]
  2. (a)(ii)When the generator is producing an electrical output, P is stationary and Q is rotating. Explain the purpose of P and Q.[2]
  3. (b)(i)Write a letter X on the trace shown in Fig. 7.2 to indicate one point when the coil is vertical.[1]
  4. (b)(ii)Using Fig. 7.2, determine the maximum value of the e.m.f. produced by the generator. maximum e.m.f. = ........................................................................ V[2]
  5. (b)(iii)Using Fig. 7.2, determine, in milliseconds, the time it takes for one revolution of the coil. time for one revolution of the coil = .............................................................. ms[1]
  6. (b)(iv)Determine the frequency of the output of the generator. frequency = ........................................................................ Hz[2]

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Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2023). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [B1] P: (carbon) brush and Q: slip ring(s)
  2. [B1] to connect the output terminal(s) and the (rotating) coil/brushes
  3. [B1] without wires twisting
  4. [B1] at least one of the five positions when the output e.m.f. is zero indicated with X and no indications elsewhere
  5. [C1] (amplitude =) 3.6 (cm) or (Emax =) 5.0 × 3.6 or 36 (V) seen
  6. [A1] 18 (V)
  7. [B1] (T=) 8.0 (ms)
  8. [C1] (f =) 1 / T or 1/8.0 or 1 / (4.0 × 2.0) or 1/0.0080
  9. [A1] 130 (Hz)

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Topic
Magnetism, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Structured question, 9 marks.
Source
O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2023 Paper 2 Variant 1, question 7.

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