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Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · PHYSICS · Chapter

Electromagnetic Induction

61 practice questions

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  1. Question 1

    1 mark · Easy

    State what happens if a wire is moved at right angles across a magnetic field.

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  2. Question 2

    1 mark · Easy

    Which change will NOT increase the voltage induced when moving a magnet into a coil?

    1. A.Moving the magnet faster
    2. B.Using a coil with more turns
    3. C.Using a weaker magnet
    4. D.Using a stronger magnet
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  3. Question 3

    2 marks · Easy

    List two ways to increase the current produced in a wire when it is moved across a magnetic field.

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  4. Question 4

    2 marks · Easy

    A student rotates a coil in a magnetic field but moves it very slowly. What will happen to the voltage induced, and why?

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  5. Question 5

    3 marks · Easy

    A hand-held generator is used to power a lamp for a camping tent.

    (a)

    Describe what happens inside the generator as you turn its handle.

    [1 mark]
    (b)

    Explain why turning the handle faster lights the lamp more brightly.

    [2 marks]
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  6. Question 6

    2 marks · Easy

    Describe what will happen if a magnet is held stationary inside a coil connected to a voltmeter.

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  7. Question 7

    2 marks · Easy

    Complete the sentence: When a conductor cuts through magnetic field lines, ________ is induced in the conductor.

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  8. Question 8

    2 marks · Normal

    A straight wire is moved rapidly across a uniform magnetic field. State what is induced in the wire and explain how you could increase the size of this effect.

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  9. Question 9

    4 marks · Normal

    A student builds a device by pushing a bar magnet in and out of a coil of wire connected to a voltmeter.

    (a)

    Explain why a voltage is seen on the voltmeter when the magnet moves.

    [2 marks]
    (b)

    State two changes the student can make to increase the maximum voltage produced.

    [2 marks]
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  10. Question 10

    3 marks · Normal

    A single straight wire is pulled at a speed of 0.5 m/s across a uniform magnetic field of strength 0.8 T. The length of the wire in the field is 20 cm. Calculate the maximum possible voltage induced across the ends of the wire.

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