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ELECTROMAGNETISM: SUBTOPIC 3.2 , SPM 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 ?

To answer this, 1st determine the current

direction, i.e from + to – terminal.

Then use your right hand thumb rule to determine

the direction of the magnetic field.

Correct answer: B
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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..
Answer: B
Insulator doesn’t affect the strength of magnetic field.
But material used did influence the strength bcoz
different material gives different amount of current
flows

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 Answer: B

As current being supplied, so we use FLEMING LEFT
B Fleming’s left hand rule HAND rule
C Maxwell ‘s corkscrew rule
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9. The diagram shows the structural design of an electric motor.

When switch is on, direction of current in side A & B is

shown above.

Applying Flemming left hand rule:

On side A, we have a downward force
I
Magnetic field

On side B, we have an upward force

F
Magnetic field

Thus the answer is B.

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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

Answer: B , use fleming left hand, u’ll get ‘F’ acting upward.