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7.2 The motor effect

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Figure shows a solenoid connected in series with a battery and a switch.

Figure: A solenoid connected in series with a battery and a switch

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Describe the magnetic field inside the solenoid when the switch is closed.

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b.

The magnetic field outside the solenoid has a similar shape to the field around another object. Give this object.

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c.

An iron core is placed inside the solenoid. Explain the effect of the iron core on the magnetic field.

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7.2 The motor effect Questions

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39 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Physics 7.2 The motor effect, covering 7.2.1 Electromagnetism, 7.2.2 Fleming's left-hand rule (HT only), 7.2.3 Electric motors (HT only), and 7.2.4 Loudspeakers (HT only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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