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P7 - Electromagnetic effects - Revision

Total questions: 31

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An e.m.f. is induced across a wire when it moves through the magnetic field between the poles of a magnet. Which electrical device operates because of this effect?

a)

a battery

b)

a cathode-ray tube

c)

a generator

d)

a motor

2.

The process of creating a current in a circuit by changing a magnetic field

a)

electric generator

b)

electric motor

c)

electromagnetic induction

d)

magnet

3.

The diagram shows a transformer.

The input voltage is 240 V.

What is the output voltage?

a)

6.0 V

b)

12 V

c)

20 V

d)

40 V

4.

A transformer has 50 turns on its primary coil and 100 turns on its secondary coil. An alternating

voltage of 25.0 V is connected across the primary coil.

What is the voltage across the secondary coil?

a)

12.5 V

b)

50.0 V

c)

100 V

d)

200 V

5.

What is an advantage of transmitting electricity at a high voltage?

a)

It is faster.

b)

It is safer.

c)

Less energy is wasted.

d)

Less equipment is needed.

6.

An e.m.f. is induced across a wire when it moves through the magnetic field between the poles of

a magnet.

Which electrical device operates because of this effect?

a)

a battery

b)

a cathode-ray tube

c)

a generator

d)

a motor

7.

A current-carrying coil in a magnetic field experiences a turning effect.

How can the turning effect be increased?

a)

Reduce the size of the current.

b)

Increase the number of turns on the coil.

c)

Use thinner wire for the coil.

d)

Reverse the direction of the magnetic field.

8.

Which device uses slip rings?

a)

a d.c. electric motor

b)

a relay

c)

a transformer

d)

an a.c. generator

9.

What are split ring commutators needed for?

a)

Decreasing the current every half turn

b)

Increasing the current every half turn

c)

Reversing the current every half turn

d)

Stopping the current every half turn

10.

D.C. motors convert ________ energy into _________ energy.

Complete the sentence.

a)

Chemical, Mechanical

b)

Electrical, Mechanical

c)

Mechanical, Kinetic

d)

Kinetic, Mechanical

11.

Using the right hand rule, B represents the direction of the

a)

current

b)

magnetic field

12.
13.7 Based on this picture, which side will have a higher voltage?
a)
Secondary
b)
Primary
c)
Both sides have the same voltage
d)
Cannot be determined
13.

Calculate potential difference in the secondary coil based on the information given below.


Vp = 240 V

Np = 20

Ns = 125

Vs ?

a)

1500

b)

500

c)

1000

d)

2000

14.

What is the material used for construction of transformer core?

a)

Aluminium

b)

Copper

c)

Iron

d)

Wood

15.

In the sketch above, a conductor carrying conventional current, I, is placed in a magnetic field. Which ONE of the following best describes the direction of the magnetic force experienced by the conductor?

a)

Parallel to the direction of the magnetic field

b)

Opposite to the direction of the magnetic field

c)

Into the page perpendicular to the direction of the magnetic field

d)

Out of the page perpendicular to the direction of the magnetic field

16.

The function of a transformer is to ...

a)

raise and lower the apparent power levels

b)

transfer DC voltage from the primary winding to the secondary winding

c)

increase or decrease A.C voltage or A.C current levels

d)

transform mechanical energy into electrical energy

17.

Assume primary has 240 turns and secondary has 60 turns. Primary is connected with 120V AC power supply. What is the voltage on the secondary?

a)

30 V

b)

0.333 V

c)

2 V

d)

120V

18.
Ratio of voltages is equal to ratio of
a)
iron sheets in core
b)
coil
c)
number of turns in coil
d)
all of above
19.

What quantities are changed in a step-up transformer?

a)

Voltage increases

b)

Voltage decreases

c)

Current increases

d)

Current decreases

20.

Which images shows the voltage trace for a.c?

a)
b)
21.
Step-down transformers...
a)
improve the efficiency of the national grid
b)
reduce the voltage to a safe level for the home
c)
both 
22.
The device that lowers our AC voltage so we can use it in our homes
a)
Transformer
b)
Rectifier
c)
Splicer
d)
Voltmeter
23.

What is the function of the motor?

a)

Convert electrical energy to mechanical (kinetic) energy

b)

Convert electrical energy to thermal energy (heat)

c)

Convert mechanical (kinetic) energy to electrical energy

24.

What is the function of the generator?

a)

Convert electrical energy to mechanical (kinetic) energy

b)

Convert electrical energy to thermal energy (heat)

c)

Convert mechanical (kinetic) energy to electrical energy

25.

What type of transformer is a location B?

a)

step up

b)

step down

26.

What type of transformer is A?

a)

Step up

b)

Step down

27.

Which best describes how a motor works?

a)

When a fan blows on a wire, it causes it to spin, creating a force.

b)

When a fan blows on a wire, it causes it to spin, creating an electrical current.

c)

When a wire that carries electrical current is placed in zero gravity, the wire experiences a force.

d)

When a wire that carries electrical current is placed in a magnetic field, the wire experiences a force.

28.

What does the direction of the magnetic field depend on?

a)

The direction of the magnetic field will depend on the direction of the current flow

b)

The direction of the magnetic field will depend on the direction of the magnetic domains

29.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

30.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

31.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D