Electricity and Magnetism
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Simple phenomena of magnetism
SubtopicSimple phenomena of magnetism under Electricity and Magnetism for Grade 11 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
A student wants to magnetize a steel rod using a permanent magnet. Which of these actions would be most effective?
A.Heating the steel rod until it is red hot.
B.Dropping the steel rod several times from a height.
C.Stroking the rod repeatedly in one direction with one pole of the magnet.
D.Leaving the rod inside a plastic container for several days.
- 2.
When the North pole of one magnet is brought near the South pole of another magnet, what is the resulting interaction?
A.They will repel each other.
B.They will attract each other.
C.There will be no magnetic force between them.
D.They will vibrate but not move toward each other.
- 3.
What is the standard direction of magnetic field lines outside a permanent bar magnet?
A.From the South pole to the North pole
B.From the North pole to the South pole
C.Radiating outwards from both the North and South poles
D.In concentric circles centered at the middle of the magnet
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Electrical quantities (Current, voltage and resistance)
SubtopicElectrical quantities (Current, voltage and resistance) under Electricity and Magnetism for Grade 11 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
A potential difference of is applied across a resistor, and a current of is measured. What is the resistance of the component?
A.B.C.D. - 2.
How must an ammeter be connected in a circuit to measure the current flowing through a specific resistor?
A.In parallel with the resistor
B.In series with the resistor
C.Directly across the terminals of the battery
D.In parallel with the voltmeter
- 3.
What is the SI unit for potential difference (voltage)?
A.Amperes ()
B.Coulombs ()
C.Volts ()
D.Ohms ()
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Electric circuits (Series and parallel)
SubtopicElectric circuits (Series and parallel) under Electricity and Magnetism for Grade 11 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
If three lamps are connected in a series circuit and the filament of one lamp breaks, what happens to the remaining lamps?
A.The other lamps stay lit and become brighter.
B.The other lamps stay lit with the same brightness.
C.The other lamps stay lit but become dimmer.
D.All lamps go out because the circuit is broken.
- 2.
A student connects three resistors with values of , , and in a series configuration. What is the total equivalent resistance of this circuit?
A.B.C.D. - 3.
Two identical bulbs are connected in parallel to a battery. What is the potential difference across each bulb?
A.B.C.D.
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Electrical safety and mains circuits
SubtopicElectrical safety and mains circuits under Electricity and Magnetism for Grade 11 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Where is the fuse always placed in a mains circuit to ensure maximum safety?
A.In the Earth wire
B.In the Neutral wire
C.In the Live wire
D.Parallel to the appliance
- 2.
Which component in a mains circuit is designed to protect the appliance by melting when the current exceeds a specific limit?
A.The switch
B.The Earth wire
C.The fuse
D.The circuit breaker
- 3.
What is the primary function of a fuse in a domestic electrical circuit?
A.To increase the voltage available to the appliance
B.To prevent the user from receiving an electric shock from the casing
C.To break the circuit if the current becomes too high, preventing fire
D.To reduce the amount of energy consumed by the appliance
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Electromagnetic effects (Motor effect and electromagnetic induction)
SubtopicElectromagnetic effects (Motor effect and electromagnetic induction) under Electricity and Magnetism for Grade 11 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What is the direction of the magnetic field lines outside a standard bar magnet?
A.From North pole to South pole
B.From South pole to North pole
C.In concentric circles around the center of the magnet
D.From the center of the magnet outwards in all directions
- 2.
What is the primary function of a step-up transformer in the national grid?
A.To increase the current for safer domestic use
B.To increase the voltage and decrease the current to reduce energy loss
C.To convert Direct Current (DC) into Alternating Current (AC)
D.To decrease the resistance of the transmission cables
- 3.
A bar magnet is pushed into a solenoid connected to a sensitive voltmeter. Which action would result in a larger deflection on the voltmeter?
A.Moving the magnet out of the coil more slowly
B.Using a weaker magnet
C.Moving the magnet into the coil more quickly
D.Reducing the number of turns in the solenoid
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Transformers
SubtopicTransformers under Electricity and Magnetism for Grade 11 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Why can a transformer not work with a steady direct current (DC) supply?
A.DC does not create a magnetic field
B.DC voltage is too low for induction to occur
C.A steady DC does not produce the changing magnetic flux required for induction
D.DC current flows too fast through the primary coil
- 2.
Which of the following describes a step-down transformer?
A.The secondary voltage is higher than the primary voltage
B.The number of turns in the primary coil is greater than the secondary coil
C.The current in the secondary coil is always lower than the primary coil
D.It only works with a direct current (DC) input
- 3.
A transformer has 200 turns on the primary coil and 800 turns on the secondary coil. If the input voltage is AC, what is the output voltage?
A.B.C.D.
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