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9 Worksheet 1: Intermediate Level

The document contains 11 multiple choice and calculation questions about electromagnetism and electromagnetic forces on current-carrying conductors in magnetic fields. It tests concepts such as Fleming's left-hand rule, forces on wires and frames in uniform magnetic fields, and relationships between magnetic flux density, current, and force. Several questions involve using concepts like magnetic flux to derive equations and calculate quantities like force and magnetic field strength.

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9 Worksheet 1: Intermediate Level

The document contains 11 multiple choice and calculation questions about electromagnetism and electromagnetic forces on current-carrying conductors in magnetic fields. It tests concepts such as Fleming's left-hand rule, forces on wires and frames in uniform magnetic fields, and relationships between magnetic flux density, current, and force. Several questions involve using concepts like magnetic flux to derive equations and calculate quantities like force and magnetic field strength.

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9 Worksheet 1

Intermediate level
1 Explain what is meant by electromagnetism. [1]
2 Explain why a current-carrying conductor placed in an external magnetic field experiences
a force. [1]
3 In Fleming’s left-hand rule, the seCond finger shows the direction of the Current.
What type of current is it? [1]
4 A current-carrying conductor is placed in an external magnetic field. In each case below, use
Fleming’s left-hand rule to predict the direction of the force on the conductor.
a

[1]

[1]

[1]
5 The unit of magnetic flux density is the tesla. Show that:
1 T = 1 N A–1 m–1 [2]
6 Calculate the force per centimetre length of a straight wire placed at right angles to a uniform
magnetic field of magnetic flux density 0.12 T and carrying a current of 3.5 A. [3]

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Higher level
7 The diagram shows a rectangular metal
frame PQRS placed in a uniform
magnetic field.

The magnetic flux density is 4.5 × 10–3 T. The current in the metal frame is 2.5 A.
a Calculate the force experienced by side PQ of the frame. [3]
b Suggest why side QR does not experience a force. [1]
c Describe the motion of the frame immediately after the current in the frame is switched on. [2]
8 A current-carrying conductor placed at right angles to a uniform magnetic field, experiences a
force of 4.70 × 10–3 N. Determine the force on the wire when, separately:
a the current in the wire is increased by a factor of 3.0 [2]
b the magnetic flux density is halved [2]
c the length of the wire in the magnetic field is reduced to 40% of its original length. [2]
9 The diagram shows a current-
carrying wire frame placed
between a pair of Magnadur
magnets on a yoke.
A small pointer is connected
to a section of the wire in the
magnetic field. The position
of the pointer is noted.
A current of 8.5 A in the
wire causes the pointer to
move vertically upwards.
A small paper tape is
attached on to the pointer.
Using a pair of scissors, its length is shortened until the pointer returns back to its original
position. The paper tape is found to have a mass of 60 mg. The section of the wire between
the poles of the magnetic has a length of 5.2 cm.
a What is the direction of the magnetic field? [1]
b Calculate the force on the wire due to the magnetic field when it carries a current of 8.5 A. [2]
c Calculate the magnetic flux density of the magnetic field between the poles of the magnet. [3]

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Extension
10 The diagram shows a current-carrying conductor placed at an angle to a uniform magnetic
field.

Magnetic flux density is a vector. Use this idea to derive an equation for the force F acting
on the wire in terms of the magnetic flux density B, the current I, the length L of the wire
in the field and the angle θ between the magnetic field and the wire. [3]
11 The diagram shows the rectangular loop PQRS of a simple electric motor placed in a
uniform magnetic field of flux density B.

The current in the loop is I. The lengths PQ and RS are both L and lengths QR and SP
are both x.
Show that the torque of the couple acting on the loop for a given current and magnetic flux
density is directly proportional to the area of the loop. [5]

Total: Score: %
37

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