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Bgcse Paper 3 Electricity & Magnetism

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(a) Define magnetic field.

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Examinels

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(b) Fig.7.1 shorrys a bar magnet oi unknown poles test?cj wrih a bai. magnet of knotn, n
^^t^^
PUrU),

S N

magnet with magnet urith


kncwn poles unknown
poles

i{

Fig'7't
When the N pole. is nroved towards end P, the magnet
falis in the direction shown
Fig, 7.1 and lies as sho,urn in Fig.7.2 below.

o P

Fig.7.Z

Drarry the magnetic field lines around the bar magnet in Frg.T.Z. Ie']
Lvl
r0t
10 txamtnei s

is asked to identify the bar


Fig,7.1 shows two metal bars A and B wrapped in PaPer. Kabo
the ends of each bar.
that is a Permanent magnet. He Places ploiting compasses near

---------> N

plotting
compass

Fig.7.1

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(a) Which bar is the permanent magnet?

ExPlain Your answer.

(b) ;;];";.. .;*.; ;;;, *, ; ;.. ;.;;. ,,.,;,",;;; ,", ,. ,.*,*; ;';,"**.j:i
magnet, as shown in Fig' 7.2.

tron
pins

Fig.7.2

magnet than steel Pins.


Explain why more iron Pins are attached to the
.10 For
Examiner's

Fig. 9.1 shows a solenoid used to magnetise a steel rod. The ends of the rod are marked
t./.se

A and B. The ends of the solenoid are marked X and Y and are connected to a power supply.
When there is a current in the solenoid, end B of the rod becomes a south pole.

steel rod

power suPPIY

Fig. 9"1

(a) On Fig. 9.1,

(i) draw an arrow to show the direction of the current in the solenoid that makes end B
a south pole, t1I

(ii) draw the symbol of the power supply connected to X and Y. t1l

(b) On Fig. g.1, draw three lines to show the magnetic field produced by the solenoid and
indicaie the direction of the field with an arrow on each of the field lines. t21

(c) Suggest two changes that can be made to increase the strength of the magnet produced.

1.

2.
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Fig. 9.1 shows a current-carrying coil used to magnetise a steel nail.

steel
nail

{a}

(b)
Il_ For
15 itxamrners

(c) A steel needle is magnetised and mounted in a cork with its north pole uppermost,
Fig. g.2 shows the needie fioating in water and used to cietect the magnetic field around
a permanent magnet.

magnet

-\f

Fig,9.2

(i) The needle is released near the north pole of the magnet. On Fig' 9.2, draw ihe
path of the needle. l2l

(il) Explain why the needle moves aiong the path you have drawn'

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(iii) What would happen if the needle is made of copper? Explain your answer'
For
8 I
Exantners
Use
(a) Three othenvise identical bars of copper, iron and steel are painted white.

Describe how a permanent magnet and some iron pins could be used to identify each
metal.

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(b) Fig. 6.1 shows a metal ring x used in magnetic screening. The ring is placed between
two bar magnets.

S N S N

Fig.6.1

(i) Name metal x.'

(ii) Draw the magnetic field between the two magnets.


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Sxamiriers

5.'1 snc'ris an eiecii'cniagnei.

po\,r/er SUppiy

insulateci
n^il
uvil

smali pieces of
different metals

a.f

Fig, 5.1

(a) Describe in detail what happens when the swiictr is closed.


fol
tn
l-'
!r:arnri-.i

sci,ap metal,
shovr,s a Ci.arla. The cl'ane uses
tlie:iecironnagiret io trroile
(t]} Fig.5'2

r,

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L, -)' .'iE
a *!:-::=<t/,,ja-----
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li^
tr,l l^
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:- \'-
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Lln-.r... \
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'll, ,7r',/-/ ,/,1 /ir:;
,:u
r- ---t
)"/ l|,V:=,_?( (.

---:-.
..-.-:- _.-q
- -r-.-i..-
----'
--\- ,-2 ----\
',unl
/^\

Fig' 5'2

450kg to a heighi of 2'0m in 3'0s' A mass of 1.0 kg


The crane rifts scrap metar of mass
weighs 10 N.

Caiculate

(il the weight of the scraP metal'

weight = .'..."""

metal
(ii) the work done in iifting the scrap

,n
\i,

work done = ,..'."'

(lii) the power output of the crane'


Far
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!re,rtrners
i.rse

the ansv'/3i-io pari (iii)'


(iv) E>lplain why'rhe input pcvu'ei"te ti-rt crat-ie is gteaier iiian

(v) I'iama otie rnetal ihat vuilt nct be iiiied blt the ci'ane'

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i..t
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positively charged
Fig. 8.1 -qhows twc mietal spireres,
A arrd B, touching each other with a For
3
sPhei-e is Placei on an insuiating
stand' =Xenner
rod placed next to sPhere A. Eaclr

^r^^^lItJ
SLdl
insuiating

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Show the charge distribution on
each sphere in Fig"B'1' ... . i
(a) t\t

as shown in Fig' 8'2'


(b) The spheres in Fig.8.1 afe separated

' Fig' 8'2

Sphere B is touched with a flnger' r"1

charge on sphere B.
State and explain what happens to ihe
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For
Examiner's
8 (a) Define the term electric field. Use

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(b) Fig. 8.1 shows two metal spheres A and B placed slde by side and touching each other.
The spheres are supported by insulating stands.

insulating stand

F1g. 8.1

A positively-charged rod is used to induce a positive charge on sphere A.

(i) On Fig. 8,1, show the position of the rod with a letter X. 11I

(ii) Explain how opposite charges are given to both spheres during induction'

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(iii) Describe how the spheres can be left charged when the positively-charged rod is
removed.

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For
. 11
Examinels
Use
An unchargeC naii is placed on an insulator and a negatively charged rc,C is brought clcse,
as shovvn in Fig, 8.1.

negatively
charged
rod

Fig. 8.1

(a) On Fig. 8.'1 show the distribution of charges on the nail. t2l

(b) A very light bali, coated with metal and hanging freely from an insulating thread, is
brought near the tip of the nail, as shown in Fig, 8.2. The ball contains some charge.

negativeiy "'-tx
charged
r^A
luu

Fig. 8.2

Explain why the ball moves away, as shown in Fig, 8.2.

(i) What happens to the charge on the nail tryhen the tip of the nail is touched with a
finger?
I Fot
l-
12 irxam/neis
1,,-
and then the
/rr\ Describe the netl,charge distribution on the nail, when first the finger
charged rod are removed'

of her design'
lnonge designs a simple genei'ator. Fig' 9'1 shows the structure

magnet

r lY' r.

in the coil'
(al When the axle is i'otaied as shown, current is induced

(,) What type of current wili be induced in the coil?


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(ii) Explain why the type of curreni in (a)(i) is being induced'

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Exarntners
I use
(h) The coil is connected to a cathode ray oscilloscope. Fig. 9.2 and Fig. 9.3 shor the I

waveform displayed.

Fig. 9.2

(i) On Fig. 9.2, cjraw the waveform that is displayed when the number of turns of the
coil is halved. TLJ

(ii) On Fig. 9.3, draw the waveform that is displayed when the magnet, started at the
same posiiion as in (i), is rotated at twice the speed, in ihe opposiie direction. 12)

Fig.9,3
I

Fct'
16 Ex4pifiels
Use

from a wooden rod bY


10 Fig. 10.1 shows iwo identical hotlow metal spheres suspended
strings.

wooden
rod

stnngs

+++++++
+++++++
-----+> -:
Earth

Fig.10.1

S
sphere R but does not touch it' Sphere
A positivelY charged Plastic rod is brought ciose to
is earihed.
r.{ 1

(a) (i) Cn Fis' 10.1, show how charge is distributed in the two nretal spheres' Lr.l

(iii ExPlain how the distribution of charge occurs'

the plastic rod is moved away from


(b) The Earth connectlon to sphere s is removed. Then
sphere R.
arrangement o{ the metal sPheres.
(i) in the space next io Fig. 10.'1, sketch the new
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l)1
two metal spheres'
(ii) on your sketch, mark the charge distribuiion in the

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Exaninels

Fig,7.1 shows a charged sphere suspended inside a neutral holiow can made of rnetat.

Fig.7.1

(a) On Fig.7.1 draw the distribution of charge on the ean. L-'l

(b) The outside of the can is earthed. Describe what happens to the charge on the different
parts of the can.

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(c) The sphere is made from an electrical insulator. Describe how to charge the sphere. In
your account describe the movement of charges that occur,
For
11 Examiner's
Use
(c) Fig. 8.2 shows a negatively-charged gold leaf electroscope,

metal plate

Fig. 8.2

When a charged rod is brought near the metal cap, the gold leaf rises further.

\tVhat is the charge on the rod? Explain your answer.

charge

explanation
I
7 Fig, 7.1 shows a positively charged electroscope.

metal plate

Fig.7.1

;{' (a) State and explain what is observed when a positively charged rod is brought near
the metal cap of the electroscope.

explanation

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(b) The positively charged rod is removed and the metal cap of the electroscope is
touched with a finger. State and explain what is observed.

observation

explanation

........t2)

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tt trJamt,

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^ 1 shcws ihe charge on a ball ocn aftei'it has been rubbed rvith a woolien cloih.

7\

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i

:l\.
\/-,
\-
l
-_\ I

/.
I
)t
t
I
balioon woollen cloth ,l

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I
Fig.8.1 !.
!

(a) (l) Explain lvhy the balloon becomes negatively charged. x


t

l.r1
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$
(ii) Explain why ihe balioon is atti'acted to the woollen cloih.
H
H

,".............:.... .........t11 1m

H
(b) Fig. 8.2 shows a plastic rod brought near the meial cap of a positively chargad gold-leaf
.Ei

electroscope. Tho divergence of the leaf increases,

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W
rm
1

H
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i
,d

ffi

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Fig.8.2

(i) What is the charge on the plastic rod? i


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(ii) $.rhat v;ill be cbsei'i,ec' lvhen the cap is iouched',viih a fingei'?


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Exolain your answei' l


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) FiE. 9,1 shows an electric circuit


For
ixamlne,''s

Fig.9.1

V/hen switch S is closed, the ammeter reading is 3.0A.

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=;^,.,l

(a) the total resistance of the circuit,

resistance =

(b) the currbnt that flows through the 3.0Q resistor,

It

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(c) the eiectromotive force (e.m.f.) of the battery.

electromoiive foi-ce =
For
10
Exaninels
Use I
Fig.8.1 shows a circuit diagram:

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Fig.8.1

(a) Which two resistors are connected in parallel?

(b) Calculate:

(i) the total resistance of the circuit;

(ii) the current through R.,;

current =

(iii) the potentialdifference (p.d.) across R,.

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