NESA Physics Electromagnetic Induction

5 sample questions with marking guides and sample answers · Avg. score: 67.7%

Q8
2024
NESA
1 mark
Q8
1 mark

An ideal transformer produces an output of 6 volts when an input of 240 volts is applied.

What change would be needed to produce an output of 12 volts, using the same input voltage?

A

Increase the number of turns on the primary coil

B

Decrease the number of turns on the primary coil

C

Increase the resistance connected to the secondary coil

D

Decrease the resistance connected to the secondary coil

Q7
2022
QCAA
Paper 1
1 mark
Q7
1 mark

Which change would produce the greatest increase in magnetic field strength inside a current-carrying solenoid?

A

decreasing the thickness of the wire

B

increasing the length of the solenoid

C

adding more turns of wire to the solenoid

D

using an alternating current instead of a direct current

Q21
2021
QCAA
Paper 1
3 marks
Q21
3 marks

Explain how transformers work in terms of Faraday’s law and electromagnetic induction.

Q1
2024
QCAA
Paper 2
4 marks
Q1
4 marks

A coil of wire with 100 turns and a radius of 1.4 cm is placed perpendicular to a magnetic field of strength 0.510 T. The magnetic field strength is then changed to 0.030 T in 0.020 s.

Calculate the magnitude of electromotive force (emf) (V) induced in the coil. Show your working.

Q25
2024
QCAA
Paper 1
4 marks
Q25

A transformer with a turns ratio of 48:1 is set up to reduce a 240 V input.

Q25a
3 marks

Explain how a transformer works in terms of Faraday’s Law and electromagnetic induction.

Q25b
1 mark

Determine the output voltage.
Voltage = ______ V

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