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Electromagnetic induction: CAIE A‑Level Physics questions

Every CAIE A-Level Physics exam question on 20.5 Electromagnetic induction, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q7(a)(i)

    Specimen · Paper 4

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    Specimen Paper 4, question 7(a)(i): Define magnetic flux. [2]
  2. Q7(a)(ii)

    Specimen · Paper 4

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    Specimen Paper 4, question 7(a)(ii): State Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction. [2]
  3. Q7(b)

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    Specimen Paper 4, question 7(b): A solenoid has a coil C of wire wound tightly about its centre, as shown in Fig. 7.1. coil C solenoid + – d.c. supply Fig. 7.1 The coil C has 96 turns. The unif
  4. Q7(c)

    Specimen · Paper 4

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    Specimen Paper 4, question 7(c): The d.c. supply in Fig. 7.1 is now replaced with a sinusoidal alternating supply. Describe qualitatively the e.m.f. that is now induced in coil C. [2] [Total: 8
  5. Q1

    Specimen · Paper 5

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    Specimen Paper 5, question 1: A circular coil P carrying an alternating current produces a changing magnetic field. When a second similar coil Q is placed with its centre a distance x from t
All 5 questions on Electromagnetic induction, as a list
  1. Specimen, Paper 4, Q7(a)(i) (2 marks): Define magnetic flux. [2]
  2. Specimen, Paper 4, Q7(a)(ii) (2 marks): State Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction. [2]
  3. Specimen, Paper 4, Q7(b) (2 marks): A solenoid has a coil C of wire wound tightly about its centre, as shown in Fig. 7.1. coil C solenoid + – d.c. supply Fig. 7.1 The coil C has 96 turns. The unif
  4. Specimen, Paper 4, Q7(c) (2 marks): The d.c. supply in Fig. 7.1 is now replaced with a sinusoidal alternating supply. Describe qualitatively the e.m.f. that is now induced in coil C. [2] [Total: 8
  5. Specimen, Paper 5, Q1 (15 marks): A circular coil P carrying an alternating current produces a changing magnetic field. When a second similar coil Q is placed with its centre a distance x from t

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