Theory

CH9 - MAGNETS AND CURRENTS

(a) The transformer in Fig. 8.1 is used to convert 240V a.c. to 6V a.c.Fig. 8.1(i) Using the information above, calculate the number of turns on the s...

2010 Summer

2

Theory

CH9 - MAGNETS AND CURRENTS

(a) Fig. 9.1 illustrates the left hand rule, which helps when describing the force on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field.Fig. 9.1One dir...

2010 Summer

1

Theory

CH9 - MAGNETS AND CURRENTS

(a) In Fig. 8.1, a magnet is moving towards one end of a solenoid connected to a sensitive centre-zero meter. During this movement a current is induce...

2011 Winter

3

Theory

CH9 - MAGNETS AND CURRENTS

The north pole of a bar magnet is placed next to end P of an iron bar PQ, as shown. As a result, magnetic poles are induced in the iron bar. [Image_1...

2009 Summer

3

Theory

CH9 - MAGNETS AND CURRENTS

An electromagnet is used to separate magnetic metals from non-magnetic metals. Why is steel unsuitable as the core of the electromagnet?A It forms a p...

2009 Summer

2

Theory

CH9 - MAGNETS AND CURRENTS

Which statement about a magnet is not correct?A. It can attract another magnet.B. It can attract an unmagnetised piece of iron.C. It can repel another...

2010 Winter

2

Theory

CH9 - MAGNETS AND CURRENTS

A chain of steel nails and a chain of iron nails hang from a strong magnet. The chains are then carefully removed from the magnet.What happens to the ...

2010 Winter

2

Theory

CH9 - MAGNETS AND CURRENTS

Four nails, A, B, C and D, are tested to find which makes the strongest permanent magnet.One of the nails is placed against a bar magnet and the numbe...

2011 Winter

3

Theory

CH9 - MAGNETS AND CURRENTS

A horseshoe magnet is brought near to an unmagnetised iron bar. [Image_1: Diagram of horseshoe magnet with labeled N and S poles near an iron bar] W...

2011 Winter

3

Theory

CH9 - MAGNETS AND CURRENTS

Which diagram represents the direction of the magnetic field around a straight wire carrying a current out of the page?

2011 Winter

4

MCQ

CH1 - MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS

A length of cotton is measured between two points on a ruler. When the length of cotton is wound closely around a pen, it goes round six times.What is...

2018 Summer

1

MCQ

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

When does an object falling vertically through the air reach terminal velocity?

2018 Summer

1

MCQ

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

A car is moving along a straight, level road, with a constant acceleration. Which graph shows the motion of the car?

2018 Summer

1

MCQ

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

Diagram 1 shows a beam balance. A beaker with a wire loop balances the standard masses.The beaker is then removed and hung from a spring. The spring e...

2018 Summer

1

MCQ

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

An object always has mass but does not always have weight.What must be present and acting on the mass for it to have weight?

2018 Summer

1

MCQ

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

A force acting on a moving ball causes its motion to change. This force stays constant.What makes the force produce a greater change in the motion of ...

2018 Summer

1

MCQ

CH3 - FORCES AND PRESSURE

A balloon and a mass are attached to a rod that is pivoted at P.The balloon is filled with helium, a gas less dense than air, so that it applies an up...

2018 Summer

1

MCQ

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

A car is moving in a straight line on a level road. Its engine provides a forward force on the car. A second force of equal size acts on the car due t...

2018 Summer

1

MCQ

CH2 - FORCES AND MOTION

Which expression gives the momentum of an object?

2018 Summer

2

MCQ

CH4 - FORCES AND ENERGY

As energy is transferred into different forms, it eventually becomes dissipated. What does this mean?

2018 Summer

1