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4.4 Electromagnetic Effects MCQ Hard

The document is a question paper for the CIE IGCSE Physics course, focusing on the topic of Electromagnetic Effects. It contains seven questions related to transformers, magnetic fields, and forces on current-carrying wires, each with multiple-choice answers. The paper is designed to assess students' understanding of electricity and magnetism concepts.

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4.4 Electromagnetic Effects MCQ Hard

The document is a question paper for the CIE IGCSE Physics course, focusing on the topic of Electromagnetic Effects. It contains seven questions related to transformers, magnetic fields, and forces on current-carrying wires, each with multiple-choice answers. The paper is designed to assess students' understanding of electricity and magnetism concepts.

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4.

4 Electromagnetic Effects
Question Paper

Course CIE IGCSE Physics


Section 4. Electricity & Magnetism
Topic 4.4 Electromagnetic Effects
Difficulty Hard

Time allowed: 10
Score: /7
Percentage: /100

Page 1 of 7
Question 1
Transformers are used to change the voltage of a power supply.
The diagram below shows a simple transformer.

If the input voltage is 48V, what is the output voltage?


A. 667V
B. 2.4V
C. 9.6V
D. 240V
[1 mark]

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Question 2
A magnetic field can be represented by the diagram shown below. The dots represent magnetic field lines coming out of the
page:

A beam of alpha particles is directed through the field as shown above. Alpha particles, being charged, will be deflected by
the field. In which direction will they be deflected?
A. Upwards
B. Downwards
C. Into the page
D. Out of the page
[1 mark]

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Question 3
The South pole of a magnet is brought near to a solenoid, which is connected to an ammeter. The magnet is then pulled away
again.

As the magnet is moved towards and then away from point P, the needle on the ammeter deflects.
What magnetic pole is produced at P when the south pole of the magnet is brought towards and away from the solenoid?
S pole brought towards P S pole moved away from P
A N N
B N S
C S N
D S S

[1 mark]

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Question 4
A current-carrying wire is placed between two magnetic poles as shown in the diagram below. It experiences an upwards
force.

What is the orientation of the magnetic poles?


Left magnet Right magnet
A N N
B S N
C N S
D S S

[1 mark]

Question 5
A transformer is used to raise the voltage of electricity which is produced at a power station for transmission in power lines.
The power station produces 100 MW of power. The transformer steps this up to a voltage of 400 kV for transmission in
power lines.
Assume that the transformer is 100% efficient.
What current flows in the power lines?
A. 250 A
B. 0.25 A
C. 4 x 1013 A
D. 40,000 A
[1 mark]

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Question 6
A transformer has 1200 turns on its secondary coil, and outputs 240 V.

If the input voltage is 12 V, how many turns are there on the primary coil?
A. 2.4
B. 24,000
C. 60
D. 1200
[1 mark]

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Question 7
A current-carrying wire is placed into a magnetic field as shown in the diagram. The wire experiences a force.

In which direction is the force?


A. OP
B. PO
C. ST
D. QR
[1 mark]

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