ELECTROMAGNETISM PAPER 1

1 The diagram shows an arrangement of apparatus to study the pattern of

magnetic fields which are formed when current flows through conductors.
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Which magnetic pattern is formed on the cardboard when both switches are closed ?

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2. The diagram shows an electromagnet.
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Which factor does not influence the strength of the electromagnet ?

A Material used for the wire
B Material used for insulator of the wire
C Number of turns of wire
D Current flowing in the wire..

3. When the switch is closed in the circuit below , wire R deflects.

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The direction of the deflection can be determined by

A Fleming ‘ s right hand rule

B Fleming’s left hand rule
C Maxwell ‘s corkscrew rule

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4. The diagram shows a coil of wire placed next to a magnet. The galvanometer
pointer deflects when the magnet is pushed into the coil.
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Which action will increase the deflection of the galvanometer pointer ?

A The magnetic pole is reversed

B The number of coils is increased
C The coil is made from insulated wire
D The magnet is pushed slowly into the coil.

5. The diagram shows a magnet oscillating in a solenoid.

Which of these will not increase the deflection of the galvanometer pointer ?

A Reversing the polarity of the magnet

B Increasing the number of coils in the solenoid
C Decreasing the diameter of the solenoid
D Increasing the oscillation speed of the magnet.

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6 Which diagram shows the correct direction of the induced current when the
magnet is moved in the direction shown ?
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7 The diagram shows the structure of an ideal transformer
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What is the potential difference across the bulb ?

A 7V
B 24 V
C 30 V
D 60 V
E 160 V

8 The diagram shows a circuit containing an ideal transformer.

Which statement is correct about the brightness of bulb P and bulb Q ?

A Bulb P is brighter than bulb Q
B Bulb P and bulb Q have the same brightness
C Bulb Q is brighter than bulb P

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9. The diagram shows the structural design of an electric motor.

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10. The diagram shows an electric generator connected to a cathode ray
oscilloscope.

Which trace represents the e.m.f induced in the generator when the coil is rotated at
a constant speed.?

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11. Diagram 23 shows a solenoid.

Which of the following rules may be used to determine the direction of the
current in the coil ?

A Fleming ‘ s Left Hand Rule

B Fleming ‘ s Right Hand Rule
C Right Hand Screw Rule
D Right Hand Grip Rule.

12. Diagram 24 shows a conductor wire placed in a magnetic field.

When the switch is on , the wire initially moves towards

A W
B X
C Y
D Z

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13 Diagram 25 shows a transformer connected to a cathode ray oscilloscope
( CRO)

Which of the following wave traces is correct when the extra coil is on the core
and connected in series with the secondary coil ?

14 The purpose of using laminated iron core in a transformer is to

A reduce resistance
B reduce eddy current
C prevent flux leakage
D magnetized and demagnetized iron core easily.

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15 Diagram 26 shows a model of the transmission of electrical energy and includes
three identical bulbs , P ,Q and R.

Which comparison of the brightness of the bubs is correct ?

P Q R
A Brightest Brighter Bright
B Bright Brighter Brightest
C Brighter Brightest Bright
D Brightest Bright Brighter

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PAPER 2 (SECTION A)

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Diagram 7 shows a simple transformer

(a) (i) Name the type of the transformer .

…………………………………………………………………………………..
[1 mark]

(ii) State why soft iron is used as the transformer core.

…………………………………………………………………………………….
[1 mark]

(b) The number of turns on the primary coil in Diagram 7 is 1 000.

Calculate the number of turns on the secondary coil.

[2 marks]

(c) The transformer in Diagram 7 is used to switch on an electrical appliance. The

current in the primary coil is 0.1 A and the efficiency is 75 %.
(i) Calculate the output power of the transformer.

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 [2 marks]

(ii) An electrical appliance which needs 20 W of power is connected to the

transformer output.

Suggest a modification to the transformer that enables the appliance to

function correctly.

…………………………………………………………………………………………
[1 mark]

(d) A student connects a television which uses direct current to the output of the
transformer in Diagram 7.
When the television is switched on , it does not function.

(i ) Why the television does not function ?

……………………………………………………………………………………………
[1 mark]

(ii) An electrical component is connected to the output of the transformer so

that the television functions.

Name the electrical component and state how the connection is made.

……………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………
[2 marks]

PAPER 2 (SECTION B)

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Most of our electrical energy comes from hydroelectric power stations and thermal
power stations. These power stations are connected by cables to transmit electricity
to users in industries , offices , schools and houses. This system is called the
national grid network.

(i) State the transformations of energy in a hydroelectric power station.

[ 1 mark]
(ii) Explain briefly the importance of the national grid network system in distributing
electrical energy to the users.
[ 4 marks]

Figure 12.1 shows how a model of an electric transmission system can be set up in
laboratory. The model consists of a power station that generates 12 V of alternating
current ( a.c) that transmits the electrical energy to the users using transmission
wires and transformers P ,Q and R.

You are required to set up a model as in Figure 12.1 using the information in Table
12.1

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Type of transformer core
Number of turns of Materials of
the coil Solid cuprum core transmission wire
Laminated cuprum core Constantan
1200 Solid soft iron core Copper
1000 Laminated soft iron core Aluminium
500 Nichrome
400
(b) Using the information in Figure 12.1 and Table 12.1 determine :
160
120
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 (i) the numbers of turns in the primary and the secondary coil of transformers P,
Q and R and show your working,
(ii) the type of core you will use in all the transformers and justify your choice,
(iii the material you will use for the transmission wire and justify your choice.
[10 marks]

(c) If the resistance of the transmission wires between transformers P and Q in the
model at is 30 Ω , calculate :

(i) the current that flows in the transmission wire,

(ii) the power loss due to the heating effect of the current in the transmission
wire.
[ 5 marks]

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Diagram 10.1 and Diagram 10.2 show wire coils connected to the ammeters
switches and d. c power supply.

When the switch is on and iron filings of the same amount is spread on each of
the cardboard surface, the pattern of the iron filings is formed as shown in the
diagrams.

(a) What is meant by magnetic field ? [1 mark]

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(b) Using Diagram 10.1 and Diagram 10.2 , compare the number of turns of the
coils, the pattern of the iron filings and angle of deflection of the ammeter
indicator.
[ 3 marks]

(c) State the relationship between the strength of the magnetic field and

(i) the pattern of the iron filings

(ii) the number of turn of the coils
[2 marks]

(d) Diagram 10.3 shows two thin copper strips , PQ and RS , connected to a
circuit.

Explain what happens to PQ and RS , when the switch is on.

[ 4 marks]

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 (e) Diagram 10.4 shows an electric motor which is supplied with a 12 V a.c

(i) Explain how the motor is able to rotate

(ii) Using a 12 V a.c power supply , explain the modification that needs
to be done on the motor and the external circuit to enable the
motor to be a d.c electric motor and rotate faster.
[10 marks]

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Figure 4.1 shows circuits J,K , L, M and N each containing an ideal transformer.
Diodes in the circuits are used for the purpose of rectification.

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 (i) What is meant by rectification ?
(ii) Explain the working principle of a transformer.
(iii) You are asked to make a 12 V battery charger. Study the circuits , J ,K,L ,
M and N in Figure 4.1 and consider the following aspects :
- type of transformer
- ratio of number or turns in primary coil to secondary coil
- type of rectification
- characteristic of output current.

Explain the suitability of the above aspects and hence determine the most suitable
circuit to make the battery charger.

Justify your choice. [10 marks]

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(b) Figure 4.2 shows a circuit consisting of a transformer , an ammeter and two
light bulbs. The ammeter reading is 0.5 A and both light bulbs light up with
normal brightness.

(i) What is the output of the transformer ?

(ii) Calculate the efficiency of the transformer ?

[5 marks]

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