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Topic 12 & 13 Magnetism, motor effect & EM induction Flashcards

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1 What are the two ends of a bar magnet called?

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north-seeking pole and south-seeking pole, or just north pole and south pole

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2 Name two magnetic materials.

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any two from iron, cobalt, nickel, steel

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3 What happens if you arrange two magnets with their north poles close to each other?

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They repel each other.

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4 How can you arrange two magnets so they attract each other?

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put opposite poles close to each other/put a north pole near a south pole

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5 What is a magnetic field?

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the space around a magnet which affects magnetic materials

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6 How can you find the shape of a magnetic field?

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use iron filings or plotting compasses

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7 Name two electrical devices that use magnets.

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any two from motors, loudspeakers, generators

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8 Why do compasses point north?

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The Earth has a magnetic field.

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9 Describe the shape of the Earth?s magnetic field.

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similar to the field of a bar magnet

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10 Why are compass needles weighted at one end?

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In most places the Earth’s magnetic field is not parallel to the surface.

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11 Which part of the Earth is responsible for the Earth?s magnetic field?

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outer core

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12 What is the difference between the Earth?s north magnetic pole and its North Pole?

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The Earth spins around an axis through the North Pole; the north magnetic pole is where compasses point to.

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13 What is an induced magnet?

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something that is a magnet only because it is in the magnetic field of another magnet

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14 Name two materials that an induced magnet could be made from.

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any two from iron, cobalt, nickel, steel

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15 You are using plotting compasses to find the shape of the magnetic field of a bar magnet. Which way does the needle point?

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away from the north pole/towards the south pole

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16 How does a magnetic field diagram show where the field is strongest?

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strongest where the lines are closest together

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17 What is a uniform magnetic field?

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a field with the same strength and direction everywhere

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18 How can you produce a uniform magnetic field?

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using two flat magnets

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19 What is the shape of the magnetic field around a wire with a current flowing through it?

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circular around the wire

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20 What is an electromagnet?

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a magnet made when current flows through a coil of wire

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21 How can you create a magnetic field around a wire?

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pass a current through it

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22 Where is the magnetic field of a wire strongest?

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close to the wire

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23 How can you increase the strength of the field around a wire?

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increase the current

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24 How can you change the direction of the field around a wire?

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change the direction of the current

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25 What is a solenoid?

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a coil of wire with a current flowing through it/another name for an electromagnet

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26 Why is an electromagnet called a temporary magnet?

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It is only magnetic when a current is flowing.

27
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27 Describe the magnetic field inside a solenoid.

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uniform, along the centre of the coil

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28 Why is the magnetic field of a solenoid stronger inside the coil than outside it?

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The fields from the two halves of the coil reinforce each other in the middle and partially cancel each other out outside it .

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29 Describe the magnetic field between two flat magnets.

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uniform, has the same strength and direction everywhere

30
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30 What is the motor effect?

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a force produced when a current flows in a magnetic field

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31 How can you make a magnetic field around a wire?

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pass a current through the wire

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32 Where is the magnetic field of a wire strongest?

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close to the wire

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33 How can you increase the strength of the field around a wire?

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increase the current

34
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34 What is a solenoid?

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a coil of wire with a current flowing through it/another name for an electromagnet

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35 Why is an electromagnet called a temporary magnet?

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it is only magnetic when a current is flowing

36
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36 Give two ways of increasing the strength of the motor effect

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increase the current, use a stronger magnetic field

37
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37 What does Fleming?s left-hand rule help you to work out?

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the direction of the force produced when a current flows in a magnetic field

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38 What does magnetic flux density measure?

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strength of a magnetic field

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39 What are the units for magnetic flux density?

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tesla, or newtons/amp metre

40
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40 What is a transformer?

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a device for changing the potential difference of an electricity supply

41
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41 What does a transformer do?

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changes the potential difference of an electricity supply

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42 What are the two sets of coils in a transformer called?

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primary and secondary coils

43
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43 What are the coils in a transformer wound onto?

44
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44 What does potential difference measure?

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energy transferred by each coulomb of charge

45
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45 What is the equation for calculating electrical power?

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power = current x potential difference

46
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46 What are the units for electrical power?

47
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47 100 W of power are transferred to a transformer via the primary coil. How much power is transferred away from the transformer?

48
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48 What is the national grid?

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the wires and transformers that send electricity around the country

49
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49 What is a transmission line?

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the wires on pylons or underground that transfer electricity

50
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50 What is the difference between a step-up and a step-down transformer?

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one increases the voltage and the other decreases it

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