Questions on the Motor Effect Name Omer Oz
Q1.
The circle in Figure 1 represents a straight wire carrying a current. The cross shows that
the current is into the plane of the paper.
Figure 1
(a) Complete Figure 1 to show the magnetic field pattern around the wire.
(2)
(b) The magnetic flux density 10 cm from the wire is 4 microtesla.
Which of the following is the same as 4 microtesla?
Tick one box.
4 × 10−2 T
4 × 10−3 T
4 × 10−6 T
4 × 10−9 T
(1)
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(c) Figure 2 shows a simple electric motor.
Figure 2
When there is a current in the coil, the coil rotates continuously.
Explain why.
When there is a current flowing, there is a continuous rotation of the coil
because the magnetic field generated by the current is interacting with another
magnetic field, which leads to the application of force on the coil, which causes
it to rotate continuously.
(4)
(Total 7 marks)
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Q2.
The left-hand rule can be used to identify the direction of the force acting on a current-
carrying conductor in a magnetic field.
(a) Use words from the box to label Figure 1.
current field force potential difference
1. Force
2. Field
3. Current
(3)
(b) Figure 2 shows an electric motor.
(i) Draw an arrow on Figure 2 to show the direction of the force acting on the
wire AB.
(1)
(ii) Suggest two changes that would increase the force acting on the wire AB.
1. Increase magnetic field strength
2. Increase current flow
(2)
(iii) Suggest two changes that would reverse the direction of the force acting on
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the wire AB.
1. Change the direction of both magnets
2. Change current direction
(2)
(c) A student used an electric motor to lift a mass. This is shown in Figure 3.
The student varied the electrical input power to the motor. For each different
electrical input power, he recorded the time taken to lift the mass and calculated the
output power of the motor. The results are shown in the table.
Work done
Electrical Time taken to Output
lifting the
Test input power lift the mass power
mass
in watts in seconds in watts
in joules
A 20 24 2.4 10
B 40 24 1.2 20
C 60 24 0.8 30
D 80 24 0.2 120
The result for Test D is anomalous.
(i) Calculate the efficiency of the motor in Test D.
120/80=1.5 1.5%
Efficiency = 1.5%
(2)
(ii) Comment on your answer to part (c)(i).
Output is more than the input.
(1)
(iii) Suggest a reason for this anomalous result.
Incorrect timing
(1)
(Total 12 marks)
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Q3.
The diagram shows apparatus used to demonstrate the electric motor effect. When he
switch is closed the wire moves.
(i) Draw an arrow on the diagram to show the direction the wire moves.
(1)
(ii) Explain why the wire moves.
The current makes a magnetic field around the wire. And after this, the two different fields collide
to make a resultant force on the wire.
(2)
(Total 3 marks)
Q4.
The diagram shows apparatus used to demonstrate the motor effect. X is a short length of
bare copper wire resting on two other wires.
(a) (i) Describe what happens to wire X when the current is switched on.
Wire X moves towards the right.
(ii) What difference do you notice if the following changes are made?
A The magnetic field is reversed.
Wire X moves to the left.
B The current is increased.
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The wire moves even quicker.
3)
(b) The diagram shows a coil placed between the poles of a magnet. The arrows on
the sides of the coil itself show the direction of the conventional current.
The arrows labelled F show the direction of the forces acting on the sides of the coil.
Describe the motion of the coil until it comes to rest.
(3)
(c) Most electric motors use electromagnets instead of permanent magnets. State three
of the features of an electromagnet which control the strength of the magnetic field
obtained.
1. The material of the core
2. The strength of the current
3. The number of turns
(3) (Total 9 marks)
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