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4.5.1a Electromagnetic induction

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Question 5
a.

A straight vertical wire carries a steady electric current. State the shape of the magnetic field lines in a horizontal plane around this current-carrying wire.

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b.

A student is provided with the following equipment:

  • A coil of wire with 150 turns
  • A sensitive centre-zero microammeter
  • A bar magnet

Describe how the student can use this equipment to generate and detect an induced electromotive force (e.m.f.).

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c.

State two changes to the apparatus or the procedure that would generate a larger maximum induced e.m.f.

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d.

The student then connects a low-frequency alternating current (a.c.) generator in series with a lamp and the centre-zero microammeter. The pointer of the microammeter is observed to swing from side to side repeatedly.

Explain why the pointer moves in this way.

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4.5.1a Electromagnetic induction Questions

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