Unit Test Three: Induction, Faraday and Lenz Name/Student Number Date_________________

1. The magnetic force acting on a wire is 0.0300 N. If the wire has a current of 1.00 A and a length of 20.0 cm,
what is the strength of the magnetic field acting on the wire if it is perpendicular to the field? (2 marks)

𝐹 0.0300
𝐹 = 𝐵𝐼𝐿 ∴ 𝐵 = ∴𝐵= = 𝟎. 𝟏𝟓 𝑻
𝐼𝐿 (1 × 20 × 10 )
Correct use of equation (1), Answer (1)

2. Calculate the initial acceleration of a 50.0 g, 20.0 cm wire that carries a current of 0.600A, if it is running
perpendicular to a magnetic field of 0.500 T. (3 marks)

𝐵𝐼𝐿
𝐹 = 𝑚𝑎, 𝐹 = 𝐵𝐼𝐿 ∴ 𝑚𝑎 = 𝐵𝐼𝐿 ∴ 𝑎 =
𝑚
(0.500 × 0.600 × 20 × 10 )
𝑎= = 𝟏. 𝟐 𝒎/𝒔𝟐
50 × 10

Re-arrange and setting of equations (1), correct use of equation (1), Answer (1)

3. Calculate the mass of a 20.0 cm long wire that carries a current of 0.100A, perpendicular to a magnetic field of
3.00 x 10-1 T. (Be careful: The wire is not moving in the magnetic field). (3 marks)

𝐵𝐼𝐿
𝑚𝑔 = 𝐵𝐼𝐿 ∴ 𝑚 =
𝑔

(0.1 × 3.00 × 10 × 20 × 10 ) 𝟒
𝑚= = 𝟔. 𝟏𝟐 × 𝟏𝟎 𝒌𝒈
9.81

Re-arrange and setting of equations (1), correct use of equation (1), Answer (1)

4. A wire with a length of 3.6m and a mass of 0.75kg is running perpendicular to a magnetic field of 0.84T. What is
the current needed to provide balanced vertical forces on the wire? (3 marks)

𝑚𝑔
𝑚𝑔 = 𝐵𝐼𝐿 ∴ 𝐼 =
𝐵𝐿

0.75 × 9.81
𝐼= = 𝟐. 𝟒𝟑𝑨
0.84 × 3.6

Re-arrange and setting of equations (1), correct use of equation (1), Answer (1)

5. Find the magnetic field 6.25cm from a long, straight wire that carries a current of 7.81A (2 marks)

𝜇 𝐼
𝐵=
2𝜋𝑟

(4𝜋 × 10 ) × 7.81 𝟓
𝐵= = 𝟐. 𝟓𝟎 × 𝟏𝟎 𝑻
2𝜋 × (6.25 × 10 )
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6.
i) A 52µC charged particle moves parallel to a long wire with a speed of 720m/s. The separation between the
particle and the wire is 13cm, and the magnitude of the force exerted on the particle is 1.4x10-7N. Find a) the
magnitude of the magnetic field at the location of the particle and b) the current in the wire (4 marks)
𝐹 1.4 × 10
𝐹 = 𝑞𝑣𝐵 ∴ 𝐵 = = ∴ 𝑩 = 𝟑. 𝟕𝟒 × 𝟏𝟎 𝟔 𝑻 (𝟐 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒔)
𝑞𝑣 (52 × 10 ) × (720)

𝜇 𝐼 2𝜋𝑟. 𝐵 2𝜋 × (13 × 10 ) × (3.74 × 10 )

𝐵= ∴ = = 𝟐. 𝟒𝟑𝑨 (𝟐 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒔)
2𝜋𝑟 𝜇 (4𝜋 × 10 )

ii) How could the force exerted on the particle be increased to a maximum value? (Answer clearly: Refer to
equations, quantities, vectors and the particle’s motion) (6 marks)
 Clarity of explanation (1)
 Increase the current ‘I’ in the wire (1)
 Decrease separation of the particle ‘r’ from the wire (1)
 Clear mention and reference to : 𝐵 = OR a clear explanation that B is directly proportional to I and inversely
proportional to r (1)
 Increase B/magnitude of magnetic field/magnetic field strength (1) – YOU GET THIS MARK IF YOU
SUBSTITUTED ONE EQUATION INTO ANOTHER AND IT WAS CLEAR
 -“Increase the magnetic field” is not clear enough
 Increase v for the particle/a very clear reference to increasing its charge (1)

7) Draw the magnetic field produced by the wire below. (Note: the current is moving to the right of the page) (1
mark)
8)

I→

9) Draw the magnetic field produced by the wire below: (Note: the current is coming out of the page): (1 mark)

I was VERY nice – many of these drawings were ugly. Should be a full circle with arrows
I originally deducted marks for many people here. This time I will be nice. Mid-term I will be horrible again.
If it was really ugly – lose one mark
If it didn’t show a mostly circular shape – lose one mark
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10) Two power lines, each 360m in length run parallel to each other with a separation of 30cm. If the lines carry
parallel currents in opposite directions of 110A, what is the magnitude and direction of the magnetic force
exerted on each line? (4 marks)
𝜇 𝐼𝐼 4𝜋 × 10 × 110 × 110
𝐹= = × 360 = 𝟐. 𝟗𝟎𝑵
2𝜋𝑑 2𝜋 × (30 × 10 )

Direction: They repel each other/Top wire force acts upwards and Bottom wire force acts downwards

State formula (1), Correct use of formula (1), Correct Answer (1), Correct direction explained (1)

11) A rectangular coil with 200 turns is 5.0cm high and 4.0cm wide. When the coil is placed in a magnetic field of
0.35T, its maximum torque is 0.22Nm. What is the current in the coil for the maximum torque? (3 marks)

𝜏 0.22
𝜏 = 𝑁. 𝐵𝐼𝐴 ∴ 𝐼 = = = 𝟏. 𝟓𝟕𝑨
𝑁𝐵𝐴 200 × 0.35 × (5 × 10 ) × (4 × 10 )

Correct formula identified (maximum torque) (1), Correct use of formula (1), Correct Answer (1)

1. Define ‘magnetic flux’ – Note: you must clearly explain any symbols you write, you can’t just write the letter (2
marks)

The quantity of magnetic field (1) that passes through a cross-sectional area of wire (1); OR
Magnetic flux = magnetic field strength x cross-sectional area exposed to magnetic field x (perpendicular component
of field contributing to the flux) (2)

2. Clearly define and explain the four factors that affect the magnetic flux experienced by a coil inside an external
magnetic field – Note: assume the coil does not initially carry a current, you must explain the quantities, you
cannot only use the symbol. You must explain clearly (4 marks)

1. Magnetic field strength (1)

2. Direction of the (external) magnetic field surrounding the coil of wire (1)
3. Orientation of the coil inside the external magnetic field (1)
4. Cross-sectional area of the loop (1)

3. Define Lenz’s law in words - Note: you must clearly explain any quantities you use to explain your answer, you
can’t just write the letter (2 marks)

An induced current always flows in a direction that opposes the change that caused it (2); OR equation in words (2)

4. a) In an experiment, a loop of wire is dropped through an external magnetic field that comes out of the page.
Initially, the coil of wire is completely inside the magnetic field. It drops through it vertically, so that it experiences
less of the field, until it eventually falls completely out of the field. This is shown in the picture below. With
references to Lenz’s law and relevant quantities, explain clearly what happens in this situation and why - Note: you
must explain any symbols you write, you can’t just write the letter. NO DIAGRAMS (6 marks)
Unit Test Three: Induction, Faraday and Lenz Name/Student Number Date_________________
You get marks for every separate clear Physics point. Part of this requires me
to use my judgement. You need to be specific, not vague

YOU CANNOT GET A MARK HERE FOR JUST STATING ‘FARADAYS/LENZ’S

LAW’ BECAUSE OTHER QUESTIONS IN THE EXAM GIVE YOU A MARK FOR
DOING THAT!!!

Example of Physics points:

• The magnetic flux passing through the loop reduces as the coil falls
downwards and out of the field. (1)
• (Lenz’s Law tells us) the direction of current will act to produce field lines
that go out of the page within the loop and oppose the reduction in flux (1)
• The induced current is therefore counterclockwise (1)
• Using Fleming’s (specify first or second in right circumstance) right-hand
rule…. (1)
• We find that the magnetic force acts upwards (1)
• This opposes the motion of the coil downwards (1)
• ANY CLEAR, RELEVANT PHYSICS POINT (1)
• Clarity (1)

a) State three relevant Physics assumptions you have made about the experiment in question 4a (3 marks)

The coil of wire is a closed loop (1); Happens on Earth, Uniform magnetic field (1); ANY RELEVANT ASSUMPTION
5. a) At a certain location, the Earth’s magnetic field strength has a magnitude of 5.9x10-5T and points in a direction 72o
below the horizontal. Find the magnitude of the magnetic flux through the surface of a desk at this location that
measures 130cm by 82cm (The desk’s surface is horizontal relative to the Earth’s surface at that point) (3 marks)

Ф = BACosϴ (1) = (5.9 x 10-5) x (130 x 10-2) x (82 x 10-2) x cos (18) (1)

Ф = 5.98 x 10-5 Wb (1)

b) Which component of the magnetic field strength did you use in your calculation and why? (2 marks)

The vertical component (1), because it is perpendicular to the desk (1); OR a good and relevant physics explanation
related to flux (2) Very clear demonstration that you understand the situation.

6. A 0.55T magnetic field is perpendicular to the plane of a circular loop of wire with 55 turns and a radius of 16cm. If
the magnetic field is reduced to zero in 0.16s, what is the magnitude of the induced emf? (3 marks)

Фinitial = BA = 0.55 x 𝝅 × (𝟏𝟔 × 𝟏𝟎 ) = 0.044 Wb (1)

𝟐 𝟐
𝜟𝝋 𝝋𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝝋𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝟎 𝟎.𝟎𝟒𝟒
𝜺 = 𝑵. | 𝜟𝒕 | = N.| 𝒕 𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍
|= 55 x| 𝟎.𝟏𝟔 𝟎
| (1) with the correct order of final and initial!!!
𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍
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𝜺 = 𝟏𝟓. 𝟏𝑽 (1)

7. State the name of the law (equation) you used in Question 6 (1 mark)

Faraday’s law

8. A magnetic field increases in magnitude from 0 to 0.30T in 1.7s. How many turns of wire are needed in a circular coil
14cm in diameter to produce an induced emf of 6.0V? (3 marks)

Фfinal = BA = 0.30 x 𝝅 × (𝟕 × 𝟏𝟎 ) = 4.6 x 10-3 Wb (1)

𝟐 𝟐

𝜺 𝟔
N = 𝝋𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝝋𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍 = 𝟒.𝟔×𝟏𝟎 𝟑 𝟎
𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒓! (𝟏) = 𝟐𝟐𝟎𝟎 𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒔 (𝟏)
𝒕𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍 ( )
𝟏.𝟕 𝟎

9. A length of wire is wound into a coil with a diameter of 6.8cm and 8 complete turns. If this coil is rotated at 80rpm in
a 0.070-T magnetic field, what is the maximum emf? (3 marks)

𝟖𝟎
𝜺𝒎𝒂𝒙 = 𝑵𝑩𝑨. 𝝎 , 𝝎 = 2πf, 𝝎 = 2π x = 8.38 radians per second (1)
𝟔𝟎
-2 2
𝜺𝒎𝒂𝒙 = 8 × 0.070 × π × (3.4 x 10 ) × 8.38 (1) = 0.017 V (1)

10. A rectangular coil 25cm by 35cm has 180 turns. This coil produces a maximum emf of 55V when it rotates with an
angular speed of 180rad/s in a magnetic field strength ‘B’. Find the value of ‘B’. (2 marks)

𝜺𝒎𝒂𝒙
𝜺𝒎𝒂𝒙 = 𝑵𝑩𝑨. 𝝎 , B=
𝑵𝑨.𝝎
𝟓𝟓
B = 𝟏𝟖𝟎×(𝟐𝟓×𝟏𝟎 𝟐 )×(𝟑𝟓×𝟏𝟎 𝟐 )×𝟏𝟖𝟎
(𝟏) = 𝟎. 𝟎𝟏𝟗 𝑻 (1)

11. Describe the input and output of an electric generator – You can be brief (Hint: it’s the opposite of an electric
motor) (2 marks)
a. Input – mechanical
b. Output - electrical

12. Draw two diagrams. The first must show low magnetic flux through a coil of wire. The second must show high
magnetic flux through a coil of wire. Draw your diagrams neatly and label them. (2 marks)
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