Uses of magnetism

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A student investigates building model transformers in the laboratory. Look at the diagram of the transformer set-up: A diagram of a model transformer. An iron core forming a square loop has a primary coil wrapped around the left side and a secondary coil wrapped around the right side. The input voltage is connected to the primary coil. The output voltage is measured across the secondary coil. The student builds four different transformers, each with different primary and secondary coils. Using an input voltage of 18 V18\text{ V}18 V, the student measures the output voltage. Look at the results in the table:

AttemptNumber of turns in primary coilNumber of turns in secondary coilOutput voltage (V\text{V}V)
115030034.5
23001509.0
325050034.5
45002509.0
a.

Explain how a transformer works and analyze whether this data supports the expected output voltages.

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The student also completes a project on how dynamic loudspeakers work. Look at their explanation below. The student uses two incorrect words in their work:

"An alternating current is passed through the coil of wire. This current creates a permanent magnetic field around the coil, which interacts with the field of the permanent magnet. This interaction creates a force, causing the coil and the diaphragm to move back and forth. This movement produces sound waves. A loudspeaker is similar to a generator."

Identify one of the incorrect words and write a correct sentence to replace the mistake.

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c.

Name a device which uses this effect in reverse.

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