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D.4 Induction

Practice exam-style IB Physics questions for Induction, aligned with the syllabus and grouped by topic.

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Question 1
HL • Paper 1A
Easy
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An alternating current generator must supply the same frequency to a grid, but a larger peak emf is required.

What change can increase the peak emf without changing the frequency?

A.

Rotate the coil faster.

B.

Increase the number of turns on the coil.

C.

Use slip rings with lower friction.

D.

Reduce the area of the rotating coil.

Question 2
HL • Paper 1A
Easy
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A flat coil of area 4.0×103 m24.0\times10^{-3}\ \text{m}^2 is placed in a uniform magnetic field of flux density 0.50 T0.50\ \text{T}. The normal to the plane of the coil makes an angle of 6060^\circ with the magnetic field.

What is the magnetic flux through the coil?

A.

8.0×103 Wb8.0\times10^{-3}\ \text{Wb}

B.

1.0×103 Wb1.0\times10^{-3}\ \text{Wb}

C.

1.7×103 Wb1.7\times10^{-3}\ \text{Wb}

D.

2.0×103 Wb2.0\times10^{-3}\ \text{Wb}

Question 3
HL • Paper 1A
Easy
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The current in a coil is increasing steadily from zero. The coil has significant self-induction.

What is the direction of the self-induced emf in the coil?

A.

Perpendicular to the plane of the coil

B.

Opposite to the direction of the increasing current

C.

In the same direction as the increasing current

D.

Zero because the current is direct current

Question 4
HL • Paper 1A
Easy
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An aircraft flies horizontally at 250 m s1250\ \text{m s}^{-1} through a vertical component of the Earth's magnetic field of 4.0×105 T4.0\times10^{-5}\ \text{T}. The wingspan is 36 m36\ \text{m} and is perpendicular to the velocity.

What is the magnitude of the emf induced between the wingtips?

A.

0.36 V0.36\ \text{V}

B.

360 V360\ \text{V}

C.

3.6 V3.6\ \text{V}

D.

0.036 V0.036\ \text{V}

Question 5
HL • Paper 1A
Easy
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The same coil rotates in the same uniform magnetic field. The frequency of rotation is tripled.

What happens to the peak induced emf and the period of the induced emf?

A.

Peak emf triples; period triples.

B.

Peak emf becomes one third; period triples.

C.

Peak emf is unchanged; period becomes one third.

D.

Peak emf triples; period becomes one third.

Question 6
HL • Paper 1A
Easy
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A coil has 200200 turns and an area of 3.0×104 m23.0\times10^{-4}\ \text{m}^2 per turn. A uniform magnetic field normal to the coil increases from 00 to 0.50 T0.50\ \text{T} in 0.20 s0.20\ \text{s}.

What is the magnitude of the induced emf?

A.

30 V30\ \text{V}

B.

0.030 V0.030\ \text{V}

C.

0.15 V0.15\ \text{V}

D.

1.5×104 V1.5\times10^{-4}\ \text{V}

Question 7
HL • Paper 2
Easy
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A rectangular coil has area 3.5×102 m23.5\times 10^{-2}\ \text{m}^2. It is placed in a uniform magnetic field of flux density 0.48 T0.48\ \text{T}. The normal to the plane of the coil makes an angle of 6060^\circ with the magnetic field.

A

Calculate the magnetic flux through one turn of the coil.

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Question 8
HL • Paper 2
Easy
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An aircraft flies horizontally at 230 m s1230\ \text{m s}^{-1}. The vertical component of the Earth's magnetic flux density is 4.8×105 T4.8\times10^{-5}\ \text{T}. The conducting wings have a tip-to-tip length of 34 m34\ \text{m} and move perpendicular to this component of the magnetic field.

A

Calculate the magnitude of the emf induced between the wingtips.

[2]
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Question 9
HL • Paper 1A
Medium
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The graph shows the variation of magnetic flux linkage NΦN\Phi with time for a coil.

At which labelled time is the magnitude of the induced emf greatest?

Magnetic flux linkage plotted against time with four labelled sections P, Q, R and S.
A.

P

B.

S

C.

R

D.

Q

Question 10
HL • Paper 1A
Medium
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A metal rod slides at constant speed along conducting rails in a uniform magnetic field. The rails are connected to a lamp. The rod is pulled by an external force.

The circuit is then opened while the rod continues to move at the same speed. What happens to the external force needed to maintain the motion?

A simple rail-and-rod generator diagram. Two horizontal conducting rails are connected at one end to a lamp. A vertical conducting rod bridges the rails and is pulled to the right by an external force arrow. Uniform magnetic field symbols fill the region between the rails. A switch in series with the lamp is shown open in the second condition.
A.

It increases, because the induced emf becomes larger.

B.

It becomes zero, because no emf is induced.

C.

It decreases, because there is no continuous induced current.

D.

It remains the same, because the rod still cuts magnetic field lines.

Question 11
HL • Paper 1A
Medium
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A coil rotates at constant angular speed in a uniform magnetic field. At t=0t=0, the magnetic flux linkage through the coil is maximum and positive.

What graph shows the induced emf ε\varepsilon as a function of time?

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B.
C.
D.
Question 12
HL • Paper 1A
Medium
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A vertical metal rod moves to the right at constant speed through a uniform magnetic field directed into the page.

What is the separation of charge in the rod?

A vertical conducting rod shown in a rectangular region filled with cross symbols representing a uniform magnetic field into the page. An arrow attached to the rod points horizontally to the right. The top end of the rod is labelled P and the bottom end is labelled Q.
A.

Both P and Q become positive.

B.

P becomes positive and Q becomes negative.

C.

P becomes negative and Q becomes positive.

D.

No charge separation occurs because the circuit is open.

Question 13
HL • Paper 1A
Medium
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A north pole of a bar magnet approaches the left face of a circular conducting coil along the coil axis.

As viewed from the magnet, what is the direction of the induced current in the coil?

A bar magnet on the left with its north pole facing a circular conducting coil on the right. The magnet is moving to the right toward the coil along the shared horizontal axis. The view direction for judging clockwise or anticlockwise is indicated as looking from the magnet toward the coil.
A.

Zero because the magnet is not inside the coil

B.

Alternating with increasing frequency

C.

Anticlockwise

D.

Clockwise

Question 14
HL • Paper 2
Medium
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A flat circular loop is held in a uniform magnetic field. A student states that the magnetic flux is greatest when the plane of the loop is parallel to the field.

A simple diagram of a flat circular conducting loop in a uniform magnetic field. Show parallel straight magnetic field lines and the loop with its plane parallel to the field lines. Include a dashed normal to the plane of the loop drawn perpendicular to the plane and therefore perpendicular to the field lines, labelled as the normal. Do not indicate the value of the flux.
A

Explain whether the student's statement is correct.

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Question 15
HL • Paper 2
Medium
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A coil has 150150 turns. The magnetic flux through each turn changes uniformly from 3.2×104 Wb3.2\times10^{-4}\ \text{Wb} to 0.80×104 Wb0.80\times10^{-4}\ \text{Wb} in a time of 0.12 s0.12\ \text{s}.

A

Determine the magnitude of the induced emf in the coil.

[3]
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Question 16
HL • Paper 2
Medium
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A switch is used to connect a coil to a cell. The current in the coil increases from zero to a steady value.

Circuit diagram showing a cell, switch and coil connected in series. Include arrows or labels only for the intended increasing current, not for the direction of any induced emf.
A

Outline why a self-induced emf is present only while the current is changing.

[2]
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Question 17
HL • Paper 2
Medium
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A small generator is easier to rotate when its external circuit is open than when a lamp is connected and glowing.

A

Explain this observation using Lenz's law and energy conservation.

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Question 18
HL • Paper 2
Medium
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A rectangular coil of 8080 turns and area 2.5×103 m22.5\times10^{-3}\ \text{m}^2 rotates at constant angular speed in a uniform magnetic field of flux density 0.60 T0.60\ \text{T}. The angular speed is 120 rad s1120\ \text{rad s}^{-1}.

A

Calculate the peak value of the sinusoidal induced emf.

[3]
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0

Question 19
HL • Paper 2
Medium
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The rotation frequency of an ac generator is doubled. The coil, magnetic field strength and coil area are unchanged.

A

Describe the effect on the emf-time graph produced by the generator.

[2]
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Question 20
HL • Paper 1B
Medium
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A flat search coil of area 2.0×102 m22.0 \times 10^{-2}\ \text{m}^2 is placed in a uniform magnetic field. The angle θ\theta is measured between the normal to the coil and the magnetic field. The graph shows how the magnetic flux Φ\Phi through one turn varies with cosθ\cos\theta.

Magnetic flux through one turn plotted against cos θ for a flat coil in a uniform magnetic field.
A

Determine the magnetic flux density of the field.

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B

State why the flux is zero when θ=90\theta = 90^\circ.

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C

The coil is then set so that the magnetic field makes an angle of 3030^\circ with the plane of the coil. Calculate the flux through one turn.

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0

Question 21
HL • Paper 1B
Medium
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A coil is connected in series with a switch and a direct-current power supply. The graph shows the current in the coil when the switch is closed and later opened.

Current through a coil as a switch is closed and later opened.
A

Identify when the self-induced emf has its greatest magnitude.

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B

Explain why the self-induced emf has this direction during switch opening.

[2]
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C

State why there is no self-induced emf during the constant-current section.

[1]
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Question 22
HL • Paper 1A
Medium
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A rectangular conducting coil moves at constant speed from left to right through a region of uniform magnetic field directed into the page. The coil is outside the field at first, then completely inside the field, and finally completely outside the field.

The direction of positive induced emf is defined as clockwise. The clockwise emf is produced while the coil is entering the field.

What is the variation of induced emf with time?

A rectangular coil moving horizontally to the right through a sharply bounded rectangular region of uniform magnetic field into the page. The coil begins outside the left boundary, passes fully inside the field region, then leaves through the right boundary. Show the field region with evenly spaced cross symbols and an arrow indicating the coil's motion.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Question 23
HL • Paper 2
Medium
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A rectangular conducting loop is pulled at constant speed through a region of uniform magnetic field directed into the page. At the instant considered, the whole loop is entirely inside the uniform field region.

Top-view diagram showing a single rectangular conducting loop completely inside a rectangular shaded region of uniform magnetic field directed into the page. Use cross symbols to show field into the page throughout the region. Show one clear arrow indicating the loop is being pulled horizontally at constant speed. Ensure the loop is fully within the field boundary and do not include any second or overlapping loop outline.
A

Explain why the net induced emf around the loop is zero at this instant.

[2]
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Question 24
HL • Paper 2
Medium
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A bar magnet is moved towards a coil connected to a sensitive galvanometer. The north pole of the magnet faces the coil.

Diagram of a bar magnet with its north pole nearest a multi-turn coil connected to a centre-zero galvanometer. Show an arrow indicating the magnet moves towards the coil. Label the near pole of the magnet as N and the coil, but do not show the induced current direction or galvanometer deflection.
A

Explain the magnetic polarity induced at the near face of the coil.

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Question 25
HL • Paper 2
Medium
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A coil rotates at constant angular speed in a uniform magnetic field. At one instant the magnetic flux linkage through the coil is maximum.

Diagram of a rectangular coil in a uniform magnetic field at the orientation where the coil normal is parallel to the field. Show the magnetic field direction and a normal vector to the coil face. Do not show any induced emf value.
A

Explain why the induced emf is zero at this instant.

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Question 26
HL • Paper 1B
Medium
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The graph shows the magnetic flux linkage NΦN\Phi for a coil connected to a high-resistance voltmeter during a switching process.

Magnetic flux linkage vs time during switching.
A

Identify the section of the graph during which the induced emf is zero.

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B

Determine the induced emf during the falling section of the graph, including its sign using the axes shown.

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C

Compare the magnitude of the induced emf in the rising section with that in the falling section.

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Question 27
HL • Paper 1B
Medium
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A stationary circular coil of 8080 turns and area 3.0×103 m23.0 \times 10^{-3}\ \text{m}^2 is placed with its plane perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field. The graph shows how the magnetic flux density varies with time as the field is switched on and later held constant.

Magnetic flux density changing with time, rising linearly and then remaining constant.
A

Calculate the magnitude of the induced emf while the field is being switched on.

[2]
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B

Explain why the induced emf is zero while the magnetic flux density is constant.

[1]
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C

State the effect on the induced emf of replacing the coil with one of 160160 turns, with all other quantities unchanged.

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Question 28
HL • Paper 1B
Medium
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A conducting rod moves at right angles to a uniform magnetic field on two parallel conducting rails. The field has magnetic flux density 0.18 T0.18\ \text{T}. The table shows the emf induced across the rod for different speeds.

Speed / m s^-1Induced emf / V
0.00.000
1.00.108
2.00.216
3.00.324
4.00.432
A

Describe the relationship between the induced emf and the speed of the rod.

[1]
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B

Determine the length of the rod in the magnetic field.

[2]
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C

The rails are connected to a resistor. Explain why a larger external force is required to maintain the same speed than when the circuit is open.

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Question 29
HL • Paper 1B
Medium
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A bar magnet is moved along the axis of a coil connected to a centre-zero galvanometer. The annotated stimulus gives the magnet pole facing the coil, the direction of motion and the sign convention for the galvanometer deflection.

Annotated apparatus diagram showing a coil connected to a centre-zero galvanometer and a bar magnet moving along the coil axis. A small results table lists several trials for north and south poles moving towards or away from the coil, with galvanometer deflection signs, leaving one trial for inference. The sign convention for deflection is shown.
A

Predict the sign of the galvanometer deflection for the missing trial: a north pole moving away from the coil.

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B

Explain the prediction in terms of Lenz’s law.

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C

State why the induced current cannot act so as to increase the motion of the magnet.

[1]
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Question 30
HL • Paper 1B
Medium
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An aircraft flies horizontally through Earth’s magnetic field. The annotated plan view shows the wingspan and the components of Earth’s magnetic field at the aircraft’s location. The vertical component is perpendicular to the plane of the page.

Annotated plan-view diagram of an aircraft flying horizontally, with labelled wingspan and direction of motion, and Earth magnetic-field components. The vertical field component is perpendicular to the plane of the page and the horizontal component lies in the plane of the page. A small table gives the vertical and horizontal field components and the aircraft speed, with units.
A

Identify the component of Earth’s magnetic field that produces an emf between the wingtips.

[1]
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B

Calculate the magnitude of the emf induced between the wingtips.

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C

State the effect on the polarity of the wingtips if the aircraft flies in the opposite direction at the same speed.

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Question 31
HL • Paper 2
Medium
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A generator coil produces a sinusoidal emf with peak value 18 V18\ \text{V} at a rotation frequency of 25 Hz25\ \text{Hz}. The coil is then rotated at 40 Hz40\ \text{Hz} with all other factors unchanged.

A

Determine the new peak emf.

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B

Determine the period of the new emf.

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Question 32
HL • Paper 1B
Hard
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A rectangular coil is pulled at constant speed into, through and out of a region of uniform magnetic field. The graph shows the magnetic flux linkage NΦN\Phi through the coil as a function of time.

Flux linkage of a rectangular coil moving through a uniform magnetic field.
A

Determine the magnitude of the induced emf while the coil is entering the magnetic field.

[2]
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B

Explain why the induced emf is zero while the coil is completely inside the uniform magnetic field.

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C

Compare the directions of the induced current while the coil enters and while it leaves the field.

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Question 33
HL • Paper 1B
Hard
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A rectangular coil rotates at constant angular speed in a uniform magnetic field. The graph shows the magnetic flux linkage NΦN\Phi through the coil for one rotation.

Flux linkage of a rotating coil over one complete rotation.
A

State the phase relationship between the induced emf and the flux linkage.

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B

Determine the peak induced emf.

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C

Explain why the induced emf is zero at the instant when the flux linkage is maximum.

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Question 34
HL • Paper 1B
Hard
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A laboratory ac generator uses the same coil and magnetic field at several rotation frequencies. The graph shows the measured peak emf ε0\varepsilon_0 as a function of rotation frequency ff.

Peak emf measured for a generator coil at different rotation frequencies.
A

Describe the relationship shown by the graph.

[1]
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B

Use the graph to determine the value of NBANBA for the generator.

[2]
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C

student suggests increasing the output of a grid generator by rotating it faster. Evaluate this suggestion.

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Question 35
HL • Paper 1B
Hard
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A small generator is driven at constant angular speed while different resistive loads are connected. The graph shows the additional driving torque required above the no-load torque as the load current changes.

Additional driving torque increases with load current.
A

Describe the trend shown by the graph.

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B

At a load current of 4.0 A4.0\ \text{A} the graph gives an additional torque of 0.80 N m0.80\ \text{N m}. The angular speed is 50 rad s150\ \text{rad s}^{-1}. Calculate the additional mechanical power supplied.

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C

Discuss why a loaded generator requires a larger driving torque than an unloaded generator.

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Question 36
HL • Paper 2
Hard
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A rectangular coil of 120 turns rotates at constant angular speed in a uniform magnetic field. The coil has sides 4.0 cm4.0\ \text{cm} and 6.0 cm6.0\ \text{cm}. The magnetic flux density is 0.85 T0.85\ \text{T}. At t=0t=0, the normal to the coil is parallel to the magnetic field.

A rectangular coil between two pole pieces labelled N and S in a uniform horizontal magnetic field. The coil is mounted on an axle with slip rings and brushes connected to an external resistor. An arrow shows rotation at angular speed $\omega$. The dashed normal at $t=0$ is drawn parallel to the field lines so the maximum-flux orientation is unambiguous. Labels must include the coil dimensions, the number of turns, the magnetic flux density, and the external resistor, but no answer values.
A
I.

Explain why the emf induced in the coil is zero at t=0t=0 even though the magnetic flux linkage is maximum.

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II.

Calculate the peak emf when the coil rotates at 25 Hz25\ \text{Hz}.

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B

The coil is now rotated at 50 Hz50\ \text{Hz} with all other quantities unchanged. Discuss two changes to the emf-time graph.

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Question 37
HL • Paper 2
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A coil of 250 turns and area 1.8×103 m21.8\times10^{-3}\ \text{m}^2 is placed with its plane perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field. The magnetic flux density is varied uniformly from 00 to 0.60 T0.60\ \text{T} in 0.12 s0.12\ \text{s} and then kept constant.

Magnetic flux density rises uniformly to 0.60 T, then stays constant.
A
I.

Calculate the magnitude of the average induced emf while the magnetic field is increasing.

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II.

State the induced emf after 0.12 s0.12\ \text{s} and justify your answer.

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B

Discuss how Lenz's law determines the direction of the induced current while the field is increasing.

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Question 38
HL • Paper 2
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An aircraft flies horizontally due east at 230 m s1230\ \text{m s}^{-1}. The vertical component of Earth's magnetic flux density at this location is 4.8×105 T4.8\times10^{-5}\ \text{T} directed downward. The distance between the wingtips is 38 m38\ \text{m}.

Top-view or perspective sketch of an aircraft flying due east. A velocity arrow points east. A downward magnetic field component is indicated by symbols or an arrow into the ground. The $38\ \text{m}$ dimension spans the two wingtips. The diagram should show the two wingtips but not indicate which is at higher potential.
A
I.

Calculate the magnitude of the emf induced between the wingtips.

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II.

Explain why this emf does not necessarily imply a continuous current through the aircraft.

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B

conducting cable is temporarily connected between the wingtips through a load. Discuss the energy transfer while current flows.

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Question 39
HL • Paper 2
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A coil is connected to a battery through a switch and to a sensitive voltmeter that can detect the emf across the coil itself. The switch is first closed and then, after a long time, opened.

A circuit diagram with a battery, switch, and coil in series. A voltmeter is connected across the coil. The diagram shows the switch with two labelled actions: closing the switch and opening it after a long time. No numerical values are given.
A
I.

Explain why a self-induced emf is produced just after the switch is closed.

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II.

State why there is no self-induced emf after the switch has been closed for a long time.

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B

Compare the polarity of the self-induced emf just after closing the switch with that just after opening it.

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Question 40
HL • Paper 1B
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The same coil is rotated in the same uniform magnetic field at two different constant frequencies. The graph shows the induced emf against time for both runs.

Induced emf traces for two rotation frequencies.
A

Use the graph to determine the ratio of the higher rotation frequency to the lower rotation frequency.

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B

Use the graph to determine the ratio of the peak emf at the higher frequency to that at the lower frequency.

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C

Explain why changing the rotation frequency affects both the amplitude and spacing of the emf-time graph.

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Question 41
HL • Paper 2
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A conducting rod of length 0.18 m0.18\ \text{m} slides without friction on two horizontal conducting rails. The rails are connected to a 4.5 Ω4.5\ \Omega resistor. A uniform magnetic field of flux density 0.72 T0.72\ \text{T} is directed into the plane of the page. The rod is pulled to the right at constant speed 1.6 m s11.6\ \text{m s}^{-1}.

Two parallel horizontal conducting rails joined at the left by a resistor labelled $4.5\ \Omega$. A conducting rod bridges the rails on the right and is pulled to the right by an external force arrow. Uniform magnetic field into the page is shown by repeated cross symbols throughout the rail region. The rail separation is labelled $0.18\ \text{m}$ and the speed arrow is labelled $1.6\ \text{m s}^{-1}$.
A
I.

Calculate the emf induced across the rod.

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II.

Calculate the current in the resistor and state the direction of the current in the rod.

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B

Explain why a constant external force is required to keep the rod moving at constant speed.

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Question 42
HL • Paper 2
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A rectangular coil of 60 turns and resistance 12 Ω12\ \Omega moves at constant speed into a region of uniform magnetic field. The coil has width 3.0 cm3.0\ \text{cm}, measured in the direction of motion, and height 5.0 cm5.0\ \text{cm}. The field has flux density 0.40 T0.40\ \text{T} and is directed out of the page. The speed of the coil is 0.20 m s10.20\ \text{m s}^{-1}.

A rectangular multi-turn coil moving horizontally to the right into a rectangular region of uniform magnetic field. The field is shown by dot symbols indicating out of the page. The coil dimensions are labelled: width along motion and height perpendicular to motion. A rightward velocity arrow and field-region boundary are shown.
A
I.

Calculate the time taken for the coil to become completely inside the magnetic field region after its leading side first enters.

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II.

Calculate the magnitude of the induced emf while the coil is entering the field.

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B

Evaluate the statement: "There is no induced emf when the coil is completely inside the field, because the wires are no longer cutting field lines."

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Question 43
HL • Paper 2
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A strong bar magnet is released above a fixed horizontal conducting ring. The north pole of the magnet faces the ring as it falls through the ring. Air resistance is negligible.

A vertical bar magnet labelled N at the lower end and S at the upper end falling downward through a horizontal conducting ring. A downward velocity arrow is shown. The ring is connected to no external power supply. The diagram should show positions above, in the plane of, and below the ring as a motion sequence without showing current directions.
A
I.

Explain the direction of the induced current in the ring while the north pole is approaching the ring from above.

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II.

State and explain what happens to the induced emf at the instant the centre of the magnet is in the plane of the ring.

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B

Discuss why the magnet falls more slowly than it would in free fall.

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Question 44
HL • Paper 2
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A small wind-turbine generator contains a coil rotating in a uniform magnetic field. The output is connected to a lamp. When the lamp is disconnected, the turbine turns faster in the same wind.

A simplified wind turbine driving an AC generator. The generator has a rotating coil in a magnetic field and external terminals connected through a switch to a lamp. Labels identify turbine, generator coil, magnetic field, switch, and lamp.
A
I.

Explain why an alternating emf is generated in the rotating coil.

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II.

The generator is redesigned with the same rotation frequency but twice the number of turns. State the effect on the peak emf and on the frequency of the output.

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B

Evaluate the claim that the lamp makes the turbine harder to turn because the lamp "uses up the magnetic field".

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Question 45
HL • Paper 2
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A single square loop of side 8.0 cm8.0\ \text{cm} is in a uniform magnetic field of flux density 0.30 T0.30\ \text{T}. The loop is rotated from a position where its normal is parallel to the field to a position where its plane is parallel to the field in 0.040 s0.040\ \text{s}.

Two orientations of the same square loop in a uniform magnetic field. In the first, the loop normal is parallel to the field. In the second, the plane of the loop is parallel to the field. The side length and magnetic flux density are labelled. A curved arrow indicates the rotation between the two positions.
A
I.

Calculate the magnetic flux through the loop in its initial position.

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II.

Calculate the magnitude of the average emf induced during the rotation.

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B

Discuss a common error in using Φ=BAcosθ\Phi=BA\cos\theta for this situation.

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Question 46
HL • Paper 2
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A rectangular coil rotates in a uniform magnetic field. The magnetic flux linkage is given by

NΦ=NBAcos(ωt).N\Phi=NBA\cos(\omega t).

The coil is connected to an oscilloscope that displays the induced emf against time.

Oscilloscope trace of induced emf for one rotation frequency.
A
I.

Use Faraday's law to show that the induced emf varies sinusoidally with time.

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II.

Explain the phase relationship between the magnetic flux linkage and the induced emf.

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B

The rotation frequency is increased by 40%40\% while the coil and magnetic field are unchanged. Discuss the changes seen on the oscilloscope trace.

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Question 47
HL • Paper 2
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A metal rod of mass 0.060 kg0.060\ \text{kg} and length 0.25 m0.25\ \text{m} falls vertically while maintaining contact with two vertical conducting rails. The rails are connected at the top by a resistor of resistance 3.0 Ω3.0\ \Omega. A uniform magnetic field of flux density 0.50 T0.50\ \text{T} is perpendicular to the plane of the rails. The resistance of the rails and rod is negligible.

Two vertical conducting rails connected at the top by a resistor labelled $3.0\ \Omega$. A horizontal rod bridges the rails and is falling downward between them. A uniform magnetic field perpendicular to the page is represented by dot or cross symbols. The rail separation/rod length is labelled $0.25\ \text{m}$ and the rod mass is labelled $0.060\ \text{kg}$.
A
I.

Show that when the rod has speed vv, the magnetic force on it has magnitude B2L2vR\dfrac{B^2L^2v}{R}.

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II.

Calculate the terminal speed of the rod.

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B

Evaluate how the motion would change if the resistor were replaced by one of much larger resistance.

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Question 48
HL • Paper 2
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An AC generator supplies a local grid that must remain at 50 Hz50\ \text{Hz}. The generator uses coils rotating in a magnetic field. Engineers need to increase the rms output voltage without changing the grid frequency.

A block diagram showing a turbine driving an AC generator connected to a local grid labelled $50\ \text{Hz}$. The generator is represented by a rotating coil in a magnetic field. Labels identify possible design variables: number of turns, magnetic field strength, coil area, and rotation frequency.
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I.

Explain why increasing the rotation frequency is not an acceptable way to increase the voltage in this grid-connected generator.

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Suggest two generator design changes that can increase the rms output voltage while keeping the frequency fixed.

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B

Evaluate why a generator delivering a larger electrical power output requires a larger mechanical input power.

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D.3 Motion in electromagnetic fields