EDEXCEL IGCSE / CERTIFICATE IN PHYSICS 6-2

Electric Motors and

Electromagnetic Induction
Edexcel IGCSE Physics pages 187 to 196
Content applying to Triple Science only is shown in
red type on the next slide and is indicated on
subsequent slides by TRIPLE ONLY
June 17th 2012

Edexcel Specification
Section 6: Magnetism and
electromagnetism
c) Electromagnetism
undertand that there is a force on a
charged particle when it moves in a
magnetic field as long as its motion is
not parallel to the field
undertand that a force is exerted on a
current-carrying wire in a magnetic field,
and how this effect is applied in simple
d.c. electric motors and loudspeakers
use the left hand rule to predict the
direction of the resulting force when a
wire carries a current perpendicular to a
magnetic field
describe how the force on a currentcarrying conductor in a magnetic field
increases with the strength of the field
and with the current.

Red type: Triple Science Only

d) Electromagnetic induction
understand that a voltage is induced in a conductor or a
coil when it moves through a magnetic field or when a
magnetic field changes through it; and describe the
factors which affect the size of the induced voltage
describe the generation of electricity by the rotation of a
magnet within a coil of wire and of a coil of wire within a
magnetic field; also describe the factors which affect the
size of the induced voltage
describe the structure of a transformer, and understand
that a transformer changes the size of an alternating
voltage by having different numbers of turns on the input
and output sides
explain the use of step-up and step-down transformers in
the large-scale generation and transmission of electrical
energy
know and use the relationship:
input (primary) voltage / output (secondary) voltage =
primary turns / secondary turns
Vp / V s = n p / n s
recall and use the relationship: input power = output
power
VP IP = Vs Is for 100% efficiency

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Charge deflection by a magnetic field

S

+
N

Electric charges are

deflected by magnetic fields
provided they are not
travelling parallel to the field
lines.
Positive and negative
charges are deflected in
opposite directions.

The motor effect

When a current carrying
conductor carrying an
electric current is placed
in a magnetic field, it will
experience a force
provided that the
conductor is not placed
parallel to the field lines.
This is called the motor
effect.

Motor effect - Fendt

+-

-+

The force increases if:

the strength of the magnetic field is increased
the current is increased

The direction of the force is reversed if either

the direction of the current or the direction of
the magnetic field is reversed.

Motor effect - Fendt

Flemings left-hand motor rule

Note:
Magnetic field direction is from NORTH to SOUTH
Current direction is from PLUS to MINUS
Motor effect - Fendt

Insert the missing information

Q1. Force direction ?
N

Q2 Current direction ?

Q3 N and S poles ?
Q4 Force directions ?
N

Note:

means current out of the page

means current into the page

Motor effect - Fendt

The electric motor

Electric current flowing around the
coil of the electric motor produces
oppositely directed forces on each
side of the coil.
These forces cause the coil to
rotate.
Every half revolution the split ring
commutator causes the current in
the coil to reverse otherwise the
coil would stop in the vertical
position.

Electric motor - Fendt

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axis

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split-ring commutator

+
Electric motor - Fendt

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no longer
through
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motor
coil.
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motor
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the
its coil
momentum.
turning
effect on the coil.

Model electric motor

Electric motor - Fendt

The loudspeaker
The sound signal consists of an
alternating current supplied by the
amplifier.
This current flows through the coil of
the loudspeaker.
Due to the motor effect, the magnetic
field around the coil causes the coil to
vibrate in step with the alternating
current.

The coil causes the diaphragm

(speaker cone) to vibrate in step with
the original sound signal.
The diaphragm causes air to vibrate
and so produces a sound wave.

Question
Choose appropriate words to fill in the gaps below:
current carrying wire is
The motor effect occurs when a _______
magnetic field.
placed inside a ________
maximum when the wire is at 90 to the
The force exerted is __________
direction
parallel to
magnetic field __________
but is zero if the wire is ________
the field.
field
The force increases with _________
or current strength, the
reverses
force __________
in direction if either are reversed.
loudspeaker
Applications include the electric motor and ___________.
WORD SELECTION:
parallel reverses loudspeaker direction
field
current magnetic
maximum

Electromagnetic induction
If an electrical conductor cuts
through magnetic field lines, a
voltage is induced across the
ends of the conductor.
If the wire is part of a complete
circuit, a current is induced in
the wire.
This is called electromagnetic
induction and is sometimes
called the generator effect.

Generator - Fendt

If a magnet is moved into a

coil of wire, a voltage is
induced across the ends of
the coil.
If the direction of motion, or
the polarity of the magnet, is
reversed, then the direction of
the induced voltage and the
induced current are also
reversed.
Electromagnetic induction
also occurs if the magnetic
field is stationary and the coil
is moved.

Generator - Fendt

The size of the induced voltage increases

when:

the speed of the movement increases

the strength of the magnetic field increases
the number of turns on the coil increases
the area of the coil is greater.

Generator - Fendt

Alternating Current Generators

Most electricity is produced using the generator
effect.
The simplest generators and the types used in
power stations produce alternating current (A.C.)

Generator - Fendt

Moving Coil A.C. Generator

Generator - Fendt

Generator - Fendt

This like an electric motor in reverse.

As the coil is rotated electromagnetic induction occurs.
An alternating voltage is induced in the coil.
An alternating current is drawn off through two slip rings.
The faster the coil is rotated:
- the greater is the amplitude of the voltage and current
- the higher is the frequency of the a.c.

Generator - Fendt

Bicycle generator
When the wheel turns the
magnet is made to rotate
next to the fixed coil of wire.
Electromagnetic induction
occurs and a alternating
voltage is induced in the
coil.
This causes an alternating
current to flow to the light
bulb of the bicycle.

Generator - Fendt

Question 1
The graph opposite
shows how the voltage
of a generator varies
in time. Using the
same set of axes show
how the voltage would
vary if the rotational
speed of the generator
was doubled.

time

The new voltage will have TWICE the

amplitude AND frequency of the
original.

Question 2
Choose appropriate words to fill in the gaps below:

The _________
generator effect occurs when a conductor is moved
magnetic
relative to a ____________
field. This is also known as
induction
electromagnetic ___________.
movement of the conductor and
The greater the relative __________
greater is the voltage ________.
induced
magnetic field the _______
complete circuit an electric
If the conductor is part of a ________
current will flow.
alternating
___________
current is produced if the direction of movement
reversed
is continually _________.
WORD SELECTION:
generator
magnetic complete alternating
induction

induced

greater

reversed

movement

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The transformer
A transformer is a
device that is used to
change one alternating
voltage level to another.

circuit symbol

Transformer - eChalk

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Structure of a transformer
A transformer consists of at least two coils of wire
wrapped around a laminated iron core.
PRIMARY COIL
of Np turns

SECONDARY COIL
of Ns turns

PRIMARY
VOLTAGE Vp

SECONDARY
VOLTAGE Vs
laminated iron core

Transformer - eChalk

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How a transformer works

When an alternating voltage, Vp is applied to the
primary coil of Np turns it causes an alternating to
flow in this coil.
This current causes a changing magnetic field in
the laminated iron core which cuts across the
secondary coil of Ns turns.
Electromagnetic induction occurs in this coil which
produces an alternating voltage, Vs.

Transformer - eChalk

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Question
Why can a transformer not change the level of the
voltage output of a battery?
A battery produces a steady (DC) voltage.
This voltage would cause a constant direct current in
the primary coil of a transformer.
This current would produce an unchanging magnetic
field in the iron core.
This unchanging magnetic field would NOT cause
electromagnetic induction in the secondary coil.
There would therefore be no secondary voltage.

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The transformer equation

The voltages or potential differences across the
primary and secondary coils of a transformer are
related by the equation:
primary voltage
secondary voltage
Vp
Vs

Transformer - eChalk

primary turns
secondary turns
Np
Ns

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Question 1
Calculate the secondary voltage of a transformer that has a
primary coil of 1200 turns and a secondary of 150 turns if
the primary is supplied with 230V.
Vp = Np
Vs
Ns
230 / Vs = 1200 / 150
230 / Vs = 8
230 = 8 x Vs
230 / 8 = Vs
Secondary voltage = 28.8 V
Transformer - eChalk

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Question 2
Calculate the number of turns required for the primary coil
of a transformer if secondary has 400 turns and the primary
voltage is stepped up from 12V to a secondary voltage of
48V.
Vp = Np
Vs
Ns
12 / 48 = Np / 400
0.25 = Np / 400
0.25 x 400 = Np
Primary has 100 turns

Transformer - eChalk

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Answers
Complete:
PRIMARY

SECONDARY

Voltage

Turns

Voltage

Turns

230 V

1000

11.5 V

50

230 V

500

46 VV
46

100

230 V

200

920 V

800

9V

120

72 V

960

Transformer - eChalk

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Transformer power transfer equation

If a transformer is 100% efficient then the power
input to the primary coil is equalled by the power
output from the secondary coil.

as power = current x voltage

then:

Ip x Vp = Is x Vs

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Question 1
Calculate the primary current if when a transformer is
supplied with 230V the secondary provides 4A at a voltage
of 13V. Assume that the transformer is 100% efficient.
Ip x Vp = Is x Vs

Ip x 230V = 4A x 13V
Ip = 52 / 230
Primary current = 0.226 A

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Question 2
Calculate the secondary current from a transformer
supplying a secondary voltage of 6V if the primary is
supplied with a current of 0.20A at 230V. Assume that the
transformer is 100% efficient.
Ip x Vp = Is x Vs
0.2A x 230V = Is x 6V
Is = 46 / 6
Secondary current = 7.67 A

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Answers
Complete:
PRIMARY

SECONDARY

Np

Vp

Ip

Ns

Vp

Is

600

200V

0.4 A

30

10V
1

82A

100

12V

8A

4000
3

480V

0.2
4 A

300

72V

0.4
6 A

50

12V
5

2.4 A

8
50

7
25V

10 A

250

125V

2A

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Step-up transformers
In a step-up transformer the
voltage across the secondary coil
is greater than the voltage across
the primary coil.
The secondary turns must be
greater than the primary turns.
Use: To increase the voltage
output from a power station from
25 kV (25 000 V) to up to 400 kV.

Transformer - eChalk

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Step-down transformers
In a step-down transformer the voltage
across the secondary coil is smaller
than the voltage across the primary coil.
The secondary turns must be smaller
than the primary turns.
Use: To decrease the voltage output
from the mains supply from 230V to 18V
to power and recharge a lap-top
computer.

Transformer - eChalk

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Transformers and the National Grid

The National Grid is the system of cables used to
deliver electrical power from power stations to
consumers.
The higher the voltage used, the greater is the
efficiency of energy transmission.
Lower voltages result in higher electric currents
and greater energy loss to heat due to the
resistance of the cables.

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At power stations the output voltage of the generators is

stepped up by transformers from 25kV to 132kV.

The voltage may be further increased to up to 400 kV for

transmission over long distance pylon lines.

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The voltage is reduced in stages by step-down

transformers to different levels for different types of
consumer.
The lowest level is 230V for domestic use. The final stepdown transformer will be at sub station within a few
hundred metres of each group of houses.

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Question 1
Why is electrical energy transmitted over the
National Grid in the form of alternating current?

To maximise efficiency high voltages must be used.

Voltage therefore needs to be changed in level.
Transformers are needed to change voltage levels.
Transformers only work with alternating current.

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Question 2

Choose appropriate words to fill in the gaps below:

Transformers are used to change one ___________

voltage
alternating
level to another. They do not work with ____________current.
direct
increase the voltage because their
Step-up transformers _________
secondary
___________
coil has more turns than the primary.
25 kV
National
Transformers are used in the __________
Grid. The _______
400 kV
output of a power station is increased to up to _______.
A high
energy
resistance
voltage reduces the ________
lost to heat due to the _________
of the power lines.
WORD SELECTION:

energy

direct

increase

National
400 kV

secondary

resistance

alternating 25 kV

Electromagnetism Simulations
Motor effect - Fendt
Electric motor - Fendt
Faraday Electromagnetic Lab
PhET Play with a bar magnet and
coils to learn about Faraday's law.
Move a bar magnet near one or
two coils to make a light bulb
glow. View the magnetic field
lines. A meter shows the direction
and magnitude of the current.
View the magnetic field lines or
use a meter to show the direction
and magnitude of the current. You
can also play with
electromagnets, generators and
transformers!

Faraday's Law - PhET - Light a

light bulb by waving a magnet.
This demonstration of Faraday's
Law shows you how to reduce
your power bill at the expense of
your grocery bill.
Generator - Fendt
Transformer - load can be
changed but not turns ration netfirms
Transformer - eChalk

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Electric Motors and Electromagnetic Induction

Notes questions from pages 187 to 196
1.

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

7.
8.
9.

(a) What is the motor effect? (b) What factors determine the size of the
force exerted on a conductor in a magnetic field? (c) With the aid of a
diagram show how Flemings left-hand rule can be used to find the
direction of the force on a conductor.
Copy figures 22.5 and 22.6 and explain how a moving coil loudspeaker and
electric motor work.
(a) Draw diagrams and explain what is meant by electromagnetic
induction? (b) What factors determine the size of the voltage produced?
Copy figure 22.12 and use it to explain how a simple generator works.
Copy figure 22.16 and use it to explain how a transformer works.
Copy the two transformer equations on pages 193 and 194 and find the
secondary current and voltage for a 100% efficient transformer that has a
primary coil of 800 turns supplied with 2A at 40V if the secondary coil has
100 turns.
Explain what is meant by step-up and step-down transformers and how
they are used in the UKs National Grid system.
Answer the questions on pages 195 and 196.
Verify that you can do all of the items listed in the end of chapter checklist
on page 195.

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Electric Motors and Electromagnetic Induction

Notes questions from pages 187 to 196
1.

2.
3.
4.
5.

(a) What is the motor effect? (b) What factors determine the size of
the force exerted on a conductor in a magnetic field? (c) With the
aid of a diagram show how Flemings left-hand rule can be used to
find the direction of the force on a conductor.
Copy figures 22.5 and 22.6 and explain how a moving coil
loudspeaker and electric motor work.
(a) Draw diagrams and explain what is meant by electromagnetic
induction? (b) What factors determine the size of the voltage
produced?
Copy figure 22.12 and use it to explain how a simple generator
works.
Answer questions 1, 2 and 3 on pages 195 and 196.