Chapter 8 Electromagnet Teacher's Guide 2009

JPN Pahang Physics Module Form 5
Teacher’s Guide Chapter 8: Electromagnetism
CHAPTER 8: ELECTROMAGNETISM
8.1: MAGNETIC EFFECT OF A CURRENT-CARRYING CONDUCTOR
Electromagnets
current
1. Conductor is a material that can flow ……………………..
electricity
2. Electromagnetism is the study of the relationship between ……………….and …………
magnetism
……..
Electric fields
3. ………………………. are produced by electrically charged objects.
magnetic fields
4. A bar magnet produces the ………………………around it. Draw the pattern of the
magnetic fields produced around a bar magnet below
5. Show the deflection of the pointer of the compasses.
N S
6. Magnetic fields also can be produce by an electric current in a wire.

temporary
7. Electromagnet is a ………………… magnet. It is made by winding a coil of insulated
wire round a soft iron core.
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8. Using the diagram, complete the steps to switch on the magnetism effect.
Soft iron core Soft iron core

switch switch
Insulated Insulated
wire wire
DC DC
supply supply
pins pins
Switch is Current Electroma Soft iron Attracts

closed flows gnetic filed core is pins
produced magnetise
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Magnetic Field due to a Current in Straight Wire
1. Using Right-hand Grip Rule, draw the direction of current flows and pattern of
magnetic fields formed
Direction of
magnetic fields
2. Right-hand Grip Rule states that the thumb of the right hand points to the direction of
magnetic fields
current flow and the other four curled fingers points to direction of its ………………….
2
3. Draw the same patterns from the top views as follows together with the direction shown
by the compasses.
into
Means that a wire carrying current ………….. the plane of paper
out
Means that a wire carrying current …………... of the plane of paper
Exercise 8.1
1. Two small plotting compasses P and Q are placed near a long straight wire carrying a current
as shown.
P Q
Show the directions shown by the pointers of the compasses
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4. In the diagram below, the compasses are put under the conductor. Can you draw the
direction shown by compasses and what happen if the compasses are put on the
conductor?
The compass is put The compass is put

UNDER the conductor UNDER the conductor
Magnetic Field due to a Current in a Circular Coil
5. Draw the direction of current flows and pattern of magnetic fields formed.
6. The direction of magnetic field also can be determined using the Right–Hand Grip
Rule.
* Notes: The field strength is the strongest at the center area because combination from two sources
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Magnetic Field due to a Current in a Solenoid
7. Solenoid is combination of coils of wire wounded around on some surface or wounded

around an iron core.
8. Draw the direction of current flows, pattern of magnetic fields formed and direction by
the compasses.
9. To check the poles formed, see from beside of the solenoid. If the current flow is
South
clockwise, the polarity on that side is …………………… but, if the current flow is
North
anti-clockwise, the polarity on that side is ……………………
S
N
Factors that affects the strength of an electromagnet

10. To study this, we need to carry out experiments as follows. The higher the number of paper
greater
clips attracted to the solenoid shows the …………..….the strength of that electromagnet.
Cell
Rheostat
Iron
core
Paper clips
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Manipulated Responding Fixed

Number of turns Number of paper clips attracted Current, types of core
Current Number of paper clips attracted Number of turns, types of core
Types of core Number of paper clips attracted Number of turns, Current
Factors that affects the strength of an electromagnet

11. As a conclusion, fill the table below
Factors Conditions Number of paper clips Affects on the strength of
attracted electromagnetic fields
Number of turns
Electric current
Use of normal iron-core
Use of soft-iron core
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Applications of Electromagnet
12. There are many applications of electromagnets. Label and describe the figure of each
apparatus stated in the table below with its simple work-frame.
1) Electric bells
switch
batteries 1. When the switch is closed, the current
flow will magnetized the soft-iron core
springs 2. The soft iron armature is pulled
toward electromagnet and hit the gong
3. At the same time, the contact will open
and stop the current flows. No
electromagnet.
contact
soft-iron 4. The spring mechanism brings the
core armature back to its original position
1. When the switch A is closed, a small
soft-iron 5. The contacts close again and similar
armature current flows in input circuit will
process is repeated.
magnetized the soft-iron core
gong 2. The soft iron armature is attracted

toward electromagnet
2) Electromagnetic Relays
3. At the same time, the spring contact
closed
4. A large current flows to high voltage
6 circuit to operate the electrical

apparatus.
soft-iron
core to high voltage
circuit
3) Telephone earpieces//speakers
1. A varying current received from the
Alloy
diaphragm caller in telephone line
2. The varying current passes through
solenoid and magnetized the soft-iron
core
3. The electromagnet varies in magnetic
strength according to the verifying
Soft-iron
core current
4. The alloy diaphragm will attract to
Its operate as …………………………
electromagnet by varying force
Permanent …………………………………………
magnet 5. Sound produced as compression and
…………………………………………
rarefaction of air particles
1. When the current becomes high (ex:
solenoid
short circuit) the electromagnet
strength increase suddenly
4) Circuit breakers 2. The iron catch is pulled toward

automatic switch to breaks
electromagnet
3.circuit to open when apart
current
The spring pulling thebecomes
contacts
7 4.too large
The circuit will break and the current
flows stop immediately
spring contacts
to household
from main appliances
supply
5) Lifting Magnet
move heavy objects or steel
Its function to ………………………… …
from place to place
………………………………………
1. Opposite poles on the surface will
produces a stronger magnetic field
2. When the current is switched on, the soft
iron core is magnetized to become a very
powerful magnet
North Pole 3. Its lifts up iron and steel
4. When the crane has moved to new
South Pole location, the current is switched off and

the soft-iron core is demagnetized
3. The objects will fall
Exercise 8.1.2
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1. A magnetic field is produced by the current in a long straight wire. The strength of the magnetic
field increases if.
A The magnitude of the current increases
B The distance from the wire increases
C The length of the wire increases
2. Which of the following is true about the magnetic field produced by a current in a flat circular
coil?.
A It is uniform inside the coil
B It is the weakest at the centre
C It is the strongest at the centre
D There is no magnetic field outside the coil
3. What is the effect of placing a piece of soft iron core inside a solenoid carrying current?
A The resistance of the solenoid decreases
B The current in the solenoid increases
C The magnetic field becomes stronger
4. An electromagnet is used in these apparatus except

A a compass
B an a.c dynamo
C a moving coil ammeter
D a telephone earpiece
5. Which electromagnet is the strongest?

A B C D
+2V- +4V-
+2V- +4V-
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8.2: Force Acting on a Current-carrying Conductor in a Magnetic Fields

1. If a current-carrying conductor is placed in a magnetic fields as shown in the experiment, the
force
conductor will experiences a …………………..
Magne
C- t
Shape
Power
Freely
Supply
conductor
Long
conductor
2. Draw the combination (called catapult field) of two electromagnetic fields below and show
the direction of movement of the conductor.
N S N S
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3. Fleming’s left-hand rule can be use to determine the direction of the force acting or the
motion of the conductor.
First Finger ( Field )

Thumb ( Thrust force )
Centre Finger ( Current )
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Effect of Two Parallel Current-carrying Coils in a Magnetic Field

4. If two current-carrying conductor is placed in a magnetic fields as shown in the experiment,
repel attract
the conductor will experience ………………… or ………………….. force between them.
5. Complete the diagram for current with opposite direction flows in two parallel conductor
below:
repel
The two conductor will ……………….. to each other
6. Complete the diagram for current with same direction flows in two parallel conductor below:
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attract
The two conductor will ……………….. to each other
Turning Effect of a Current-carrying Coil in a Magnetic Field

7. Consider a current-carrying coil ABCD placed between the poles magnet as shown in the
figure below.
upward
8. As the current flows through the coil from A to D, an ….…………….. (1) force acts on the
downward
arm CD whereas a ……………………… (3) force acts on the arms AB according to
Fleming’s Left Hand rule.
N Coil
S
1
B
4 C
Carbon 2
brush A
3
Magnet
D
current
commutator
Electrical energy Kinetic energy
9. Draw the catapult filed formed and draw arrows to show the movement of arms AB and CD.
AB CD
N S
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Direct Current Motor

10. Complete the four stages of the motion of DC motor below
N
Coil
00
S Degree : …………………………
1 B Through carbon brushes
Downwards
4 C Current flow : Yes / No
A 2
3 Upwards
…………….…………………..
D
current Anti-clockwise
Arm AB : ……………………….
Arm CD : …………………………
Rotation : ………………………….
N 900
Coil Degree : …………………………
Circuit broken at carbon brushes
right
S Current flow : Yes / No
left
…..…………….…………………..
Anti-clockwise due to inertia
Arm AB : ……………………….
current
Arm CD : …………………………
Rotation : …………… ……….
1800
N through
Degree carbon brushes
: …………………………
Coil Upward
Current flow : Yes / No
S
downward
…..…………….…………………..
Anti-clockwise
Arm AB : ……………………….
current 13 Arm CD : …………………………
Rotation : ……………
N
Coil
2700
Degree : …………………………
S
Circuit broken at carbon brushes
left
Current flow : Yes / No
right
…..…………….…………………..
Anti-clockwise due to inertia
current Arm AB : ……………………….
Arm CD : …………………………
Rotation : …………… ……….
Comparison with Alternating Current Motor

11. Complete the diagram of AC motor below:
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a.c supply
Factors that affect the speed of rotation of an electric motor

12. The magnitude of force acting on a conductor in a magnetic increases by:
i. Increasing the current flow
ii. Stronger magnet used
13. In conclusion, the speed of rotation of the coil also can increased by:
Increasing the current
i. …………………………………
Using a stronger magnet
ii. …………………………………
Increasing the number of turns on the coils
iii. …………….…………………………………
Moving Coil Ammeter
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The angle of deflection

is directly proportional
to the current flows in
the coil
The hair spring will
restore the pointer back
to its original position.
The force acting causes

the coil to rotate and
lead the pointer to the
deflection
When current flows in

moving coil, magnetic
field of radial magnet
will interacts with
magnetic field produce
by the coil
Exercise 8.2
1. The motion of a conductor carrying

current in an magnetic fields can be
determine by
A Right hand Grip Rule A current carrying wire is in between the poles
B Fleming’s Right Hand Rule of a magnet. The direction of the force on the
C Fleming’s Left Hand Rule wire is
D Direction of current flow A North B East C
South D West
2. N
N S 16
3. Two parallel wires are carrying equal A the hair spring is harder
currents in opposite directions. Which B the magnet is stronger
diagram shows the forces F on the C the scale is shorter
wires?
A B 6. Choose the best pattern formed.
F
F F F
C D
F F F F
4. The function of the commutator in a F F

d.c. motor is
A to reverse the current in the coil at
every half rotation
B to enable the coil to be in electrical
contact with carbon brushes
C to prevent the wires from entangling
5. A moving coil-ammeter is less

sensitive if
8.3: Electromagnetic Induction
solenoid
1. As we know, a steady magnetic field can be produced by a …………… or …………………
wire carrying electric current , permanent magnet.
……………….
2. When we move a coil without any current flow is in a magnetic field, an induced e.m.f
(electromotive force) is produced.
induced current
3. An ……………………………… flows through the conductor and this phenomenon called
electromagnetic induction
…………………………………
4. So, electromagnetic induction requires relative motion between magnet and the coil to
produce an induced current.
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5. Complete the table below as experiment data for the diagram below:
Induced e.m.f by a moving conductor
Action Obseravtion Inference

The wire is moved upwards Galvanometer deflect to left Current flows in wire
The wire is moved downwards Galvanometer deflect to right Current flows is reversed
The wire is move horizontally No deflection No current flows
Magnet is moved upwards Galvanometer deflect to right Current flows is reversed
6. Fleming’s Right-hand rule can be use to determine the direction of the induction current
produced.
Thumb ( motion )
First finger ( Field )
Center finger ( induced current )
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Induced e.m.f by coil
No deflection on
Magnetic field the galvanometer
lines are being No current is
cut. induced
Current induced
Moving the coil

towards a magnet
also induces current
Current induced in
opposite direction
Lenz’s Law
7. Lenz’s Law also can be use to determine the direction of induced current produced.
8. Lenz’s Law states that the direction of the induced e.m.f is such that its magnetic effects
oppose
always …………………….the change producing.
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When the N pole

When the N pole is
moved away from
moved towards the
the coil, end of coil
coil, end of coil
becomes S pole.
becomes N pole.
Faraday’s Law of electromagnetic induction

directly proportional
9. Faraday’s Law states that the magnitude of the induced e.m.f. is ……………………………..
to the rate of change of magnetic flux experienced by the conductor.
10. The magnitude of the e.m.f in a wire increases when:
The wire is moved faster
i. ……………………………………
A stronger magnet is used
ii. …………………………………….
The length of wire in e.m field is increased
iii. ………………..…………………………….
11. The magnitude of the e.m.f in a coil/solenoid increases when:
The relative motion between magnet and coil is increased
i. ………………………….……………………………………
The number of turns on coil is increased
ii. ……………………………………………………….
The cross-sectional area of the coil is increased
iii. ……….………………..…………………………….
Applications of electromagnetic induction
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12. A generator is basically the inverse of a motor. There are many coils of wire wound that can
falling water
rotate in a magnetic field. The axle is turned by some mechanical such as …………………..,
steam
………………………. or wind turbine.
13. The dc generator and ac generator make use of electromagnetic induction to produce ………
output voltage
………………
Handle to rotate
DC Generator
Split rings
commutator
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14. Draw the graph of output current from the dc generator above.
When coils is at its horizontal position • Change of rates of magnetic

900 flux is maximum
…………………
2700
........................... • Induced e.m.f is maximum
When coils is at its vertical position

00 1800 • No changes of magnetic flux
……………… ……………..
3600 • No induced e.m.f is induced
………………
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AC Generator
15. Draw the graph of output current from the ac generator above
Handle
16. The magnitude of the output voltage/current increases when:

Number of turns of the coil is increased
iv. ………………….……………………………………
The strength of the permanent magnet is increased
v. ……………………………………………………….
The speed of rotation is increased
vi. ……….………………..…………………………….
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• Nocoils
When changes
is at of
itsmagnetic
vertical position
flux
……………… ……………..
• No e.m.f is
JPNinduced
Pahang Physics Module Form 5
……………… Teacher’s Guide Chapter 8: Electromagnetism
When coils is at its horizontal position • Change of rates of magnetic flux is

900 maximum
…………………
2700
........................... • Induced e.m.f is maximum (+ve /-ve)
When coils is at its vertical position • No changes of magnetic flux

00 1800
……………… ……………..
• No induced e.m.f is induced
3600
………………
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Alternating and direct current (a.c/d.c)

17. Complete the table of comparison below.
AC Current DC Current
Graphs
Current, I/A Current, I/A
Time, t/s
Time, t/s
Current, I/A
Current, I/A
Time, t/s
Time, t/s
Direction
variable constant
Examples of sources and symbols
1. ac generator 1. dc generator
2. dynamo 2. dry cells // batteries
3. home plugs 3. electrolyte cells
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Exercise 8.3
1. Which of the following is an example

of induced magnetism?
A. A compass needle pointing north
B. A north pole attracting iron fillings
C. A north pole repelling a north pole
D. A coil turning in magnetic field
3.
2.
The diagram shows a coil in magnetic

field. If we want to make a a.c generator, 4. Which of the following represent the
what should to be connected to X and Y? output voltage of an a.c generator?
A. d.c. supply A.
B. Slips rings
C. Soft-iron core
D. Split rings commutator
B.
C.
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D.
8.4: Transformers
240 V
1. In Malaysia, our electricity for domestic supplied at a voltage of ……………… a.c.
2. However, most of home appliances at home use lower than or higher than 240V.
laptops
3. Transformers are found in many devices such as televisions
………………., …………………., ………
mobile phones
………….. and etc.
small larger
4. The main use of transformer is to convert ……………………. AC Voltage to …………….
one or vice-versa.
Operating principle of a transformer

5. Complete the diagram below
Laminated soft-iron core
INPUT OUTPUT
Primary coil
Secondary coil
Symbol of transformer
magnetic field
6. When an alternating current flows in primary coil, and ………………………….. is produced
in the soft iron core.
secondary
7. Magnetic flux linkage to ……………………. coil and will cut the magnetic fields lines.
current
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8. The secondary coil experiences the rate of change of magnetic field and …………………. is
induced in secondary coil. (induced e.m.f)
collapses
9. When the current in primary coil decreases, the magnetic field will ………………… and
again cut the secondary coil.
10. An e.mf acting in the opposite direction is induced in the secondary coil.
alternating e.m.f
11. Hence, an ……………………….. of the same frequency is induced in the secondary coil.
ratio
12. The output voltage is depends on the ………………. of number of turns of primary and
secondary coils.
Step-up and step-down transformers
13. The relationship between the voltages and the ratio of the turns in primary and secondary
coils can be write as below.
Primary voltage Number of turns in primary coil

Secondary voltage = Number of turns in secondary coil
Vp Np Vp Vs
Vs = Ns OR Np = Ns
greater
14. If Ns is greater than Np, then Vs is ………………… than Vp. The type of transformer is …
step-up transformer
……………………….
less
15. If Ns is less than Np, then Vs is ………………… than Vp. The type of transformer is ………
step-down transformer
………………….
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16. For example, if the turns ratio is 1:50, the output voltage is stepped up ……….. times.
Step-down transformer Step-up transformer
17. If we consider an ideal transformer, there is no loss of energy.
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Power supplied to the

primary coil
= Power used in the
secondary coil
VpIp
= VsIs Is
Ip = Vp
Vs
Is Np
Ip = Ns
Comparing with the
transformer equation
Energy losses in a transformer
100%
18. As we know, an ideal transformer has ………….. effiency.
less than
19. But in practice, the efficiency of a tranformer is …………….. 100%.
20. The effiency of a transformer is expressed as follows:
Pout
 100%
Pin
VsIs
  100%
VpIp
21. Complete the table below:

Type of losses Causes Way to reduce
Eddy current • Changing of magnetic field induced • Use laminated core
current in soft iron core
• Eddy current produced and generate heat
Heat loss • As the number of turn increases, the • Use low resistance copper
resistance of conductor also increases. /aluminium wires
• Heat produced by electrical energy to
oppose the resistance
Hysterisis • The core is magnetized and demagnetized • Use soft-iron core

alternately due to a.c current in primary • It is able to be magnetized
coil and demagnetized easily
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• Energy loss as heat
Flux leakage • Leakage of magnetic flux in the primary • Proper core design
coil
Exercise 8.4
number of turns in the primary coil and
1. Soft iron core is used as the secondary coil are N1 and N2. Which
transformer core because has the highest output voltage?
A. Soft iron core has low resistance N1 N2
B. Soft iron becomes a permanent magnet A 12000 24000
B 60 1200
C. Soft iron is easily magnetized and C 6000 2000
demagnetized D 1200 200
D. Soft iron is better conductor than steel
4. The number of turns between each pair

2. Which of the following is correct
of output terminals of a transformer is
about step-up transformer
shown in the diagram. Between which
A. The output voltage is higher than input
terminal the output is 12 V?
voltage
B. the output power is greater than input
power
C. The output current is greater than the
input current
A. P and Q
3. All the four transformer given below
B. Q and R
have the same input voltage. The
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C. R and S C. 6.67 A
D. P and R D. 66.7 A
5. When primary coil of an ideal 6. A transformer only can work with

transformer is connected to 12 V a.c A. d.c supply
supply, the current is 2.0 A. If the B. a.c supply
output voltage is 400 V, what is the C. dry cells
current in secondary coil? D. electrolyte cells
A. 0.06 A
B. 0.60 A
8.5: Generation and Transmission of Electricity
Sources of Energy
1. The generation of electricity comes from many sources such as :
Hydro
a. …………………………
Gases
b. ………………………....
Nuclear
c. …………………………
Diesel
d. …………………………
Coal
e. …………………………
Biomass
f. …………………………
Solar
g. …………………………
Wind
h. …………………………
Transmission of Electricity
d.c
2. Electricity can be supply either from ………….. or a.c source.
3. The circuit diagram below shows a sample of the transmission of electricity from …………
d.c
… source. Draw the current flow on the circuit diagram.
bulb
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a.c
4. The diagram below shows a sample of the transmission of electricity from ……………
source.
National Grid Network
pylons
5. National Grid Network is a network of underground cables or …………… which connect all
the power stations and substations for the whole country.
6. This network starts at electrical power plant like Chenderoh Lake Power Station which is
hydroelectric power station, and end at our houses.
7. Complete the diagram below by showing the cables of transmission and suitable users.
400 kV transmission
132 kV
33 kV 11 kV 450 V 240 V
Heavy Light
industr industr My
y y house
Buildin
gs
Step-up Step-
down
transfor
transform
Step-down
mer transformers
33 kV
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Power plant
8. Electrical energy is transmitted from the power station to the consumer using long
transmission cables.
heat
9. This will bring to power loss as ………… energy. Power loss can be calculate as follow:
Pheat  I R 2
I = current flows in the cable
R = resistance of the cable
10. The power loss can reduce by:

resistance
i. Reducing the ……………………… of the cables
increasing
ii. Reducing the current or ……………………. the voltage in the cable.
Renewable energy
11. Energy plays a very important role in economic development but the reserves of fossil fuels
such as oil and gas are very limited.
12. Hence, there is modern trend of the nations that is to harness the renewable energy.
13. Renewable energy sources are continually replenished naturally means they are sustainable.
14. Give the example of renewable energy:
Hydroelectric
i. ……………………………
Solar
ii. ……………………………
Wind
iii. ……………………………
Geothermal
iv. ……………………………
Biomass
v. ……………………………
Wave
vi. ……………………………
Tidal
vii. ……………………………
15. Give the example of non-renewable energy:

Fossil fuel such as:
Oil
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Coal
i. ……………………..
a) …………………..
b) ………………….
c) …………………..
16. Give the benefits of using the renewable energy to our nation:
Avoid depletion of fossil fuels
i. ………………………………………………………………………
Cleaner sources for little pollution
ii. ………………………………………………………………………
Avoid harming flora and fauna
iii. ………………………………………………………………………
Avoid the disruption of ecological balance
iv. ………………………………………………………………………
- End of Chapter 8 -
Exercise 8.5
1. Which of the following is not a A. Its available all the time

renewable energy source? B. Its easy to use
A. Wind C. Its cheap to use
B. Solar D. It’s a renewable energy
C. Coal
D. Biomass 4. Which of the following is an
advantage of National Grid Network?
2. The major source of energy for A. Electrical power breakdown can be
electrical generation in Malaysia is countermeasure immediately
A. Natural gas B. Loss of power can be reduce
B. Wind C. Its using less cables
C. hydro D. It’s a renewable energy
3. Which of the following is an

advantage of using wind energy for
generation of electricity?
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5. In the transmission of electricity, the A. 1:22

most effective mean to reduce power B. 22:1
loss in the transmission cable is by C. 1:220
A. Using copper cables D. 220:1
B. Transmission at high voltage
C. using alternating current 7. If the resistance of 1 km of the cable is
D. Using thick cables 2 Ω, what is the power loss from each
km length of cable?
For question 6 and 7 A. 2.00 W
6. A power station generates 500 kW of B. 14.34 W
power at 600 V. An ideal transformer C. 26.54 W
steps up the voltage to 132 kV for D. 28.69 W
transmission.
What is the ratio of the number of turns in
the secondary coil of the transformer to
that in primary coil?
Reinforcement Chapter 8
Part A: Objectives Questions
1. Which diagram best shows the pattern of

field lines around a bar magnet? D.
A.
B.
2. Which materials are suitable to make the

core of an electromagnet?
Core of an electromagnet
A Iron
C.
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B Steel
C Wood
D Cuprum
wire
cardboard
B.
W
N
compass
3. Refer to the diagram above, when the

switch is close, the pointer of the compass C.
will point to
A. Stay at North
B. East
C. West
D. Vibrate at its place
D.
.
4. A straight wire carrying a current produces
a magnetic field. Which diagram shows
.
the correct shape of the field?
A. 5. A student carries out an experiment to see
the effect of a magnetic field on a wire
carrying a current. The wire moves
upwards as shown. What should the
student do to make the wire move
downwards?
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What is the voltmeter reading?

A. 1.2 V
B. 12 V
A. Change the direction of the current C. 120 V
B. Move the poles closer D. 1200 V
C. Send a smaller current through wire
D. Use stronger magnet 8. Which two electrical quantities are
measured in volts?
A. current and e.m.f
B. current and resistance
6. When electricity is transmitted over long
C. e.m.f and potential difference
distances, energy is wasted. How can the
D. potential difference and resistance
wasted energy be kept as small as
possible?
9. The figure shows an electromagnet.
.
A. Keep the current in the transmission lines
as large as possible ●R
B. Keep the power supplied to the
transmission lines as large as possible
C. Keep the resistance of the transmission The strength of the magnetic field can be
lines as large as possible increase at point R by
D. Keep the voltage supplied to the I increasing the number of turns of the coil
transmission lines as large as possible II reducing the resistance of the rheostat
III bringing the electromagnet closer to P
7. The diagram shows a transformer A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and II only
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C. 200 V
D. 800 V
.
10. The diagram shows a solenoid connected
to a sensitive voltmeter. Which of the 12. Which graph shows the output voltage
following would give a zero reading on the from a simple a.c. generator?
voltmeter? A.
B.
C.
A. Holding the magnet stationary inside the
solenoid
B. Moving the magnet away from the
solenoid
D.
C. Moving the magnet towards the solenoid
D. Moving the solenoid towards the magnet
.
11. The diagram shows a transformer with an
.
alternating voltage of 100 V applied to the 13. A transformer has 50 turns on its primary
primary coil. What is the output voltage? coil and 100 turns on its secondary coil.
An a.c. voltage of 25.0 V is connected
across the primary coil. What is the
voltage across the secondary coil?
A. 50 V
B. 100 V
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PQRS is a cuprum wire put horizontally on a

A. 12.5 V
table. X and Y are two compasses put on the
B. 50.0 V
wire. What will happen to the compasses
C. 175 V
when switch S is closed?
D. 200 V
A. Both compasses point to East

.
14. Two circuits are set up as shown. The iron B. Both compasses point to West
rods are placed close together, and are free C. Both compasses pointer unchange
to move. D. Compass X pointer unchanged but
compass Y point to East.
16.
What happens to the size of the gap at X when

switch S is closed?
A. It decreases Diagram shows an electromagnet PQR. The
B. It decreases then increases poles for PQR are
C. It increases
D. It does not change P Q R
A North South South
B South North North
15. C South North South
D North South North
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17. Which of the following can be use to 19. What is the current in the cable?
determine the direction of magnetic field A. 2.0 A
produced by current-carrying conductor? B. 3.0 A
A. Lenz’s law C. 6.0 A
B. Faraday’s law D. 24.0 A
C. Fleming’s Left-hand rule
D. Right-hand Grip rule 20. What is the power loss in the cable?
A. 6 W
B. 12 W
C. 18 W
18. Electromagnetic strength can be influence D. 24 W
by these factors except
A. Magnitude of current
B. Direction of current flows
C. Number of turns
D. Types of core used
For questions 19 and 20

In a model of the transmission of electricity,
electrical power of 36 W is generated at 12 V
and transmitted using cables of total resistance
2.0 Ω.
Part B: Structure Questions
1. Figure 1 shows an electromagnet connected to a 6.0 V d.c power supply.
switch
Insulated
wire
6.0 V dc DC supply
pins
X
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a) (i) What is the core made of?

Soft iron
…………………………………………………………………………
(ii) State the polarity at end X when the switch is closed?
North
…………………………………………………………………………
b) When the switch is closed, it was found a number of pins was attracted to end X.
(i) Suggest one way to decreasing the number of pins attracted to end X?
Reduce the dc supply to reduce current
…………………………………………………………………………
(ii) What will happen to the pins at end X when the switch is open?
Explain your answer.
Pins drop into the container. Soft iron core losses its magnetism
…………………………………………………………………………
2. Figure 2 shows an alternating current generator.
a) (i) Name the phenomenon used to produced an e.m.f in the coil.

Electromagnetic induction
……………………………………………………………......
(ii) What is the effect on the current produced if the magnets are moved further apart from
each other? Give a reason.
Current,
Current decreases. The magnetic flux becomes weaker. A lower rate of change of
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
I/A
magnetic4 flux results a smaller induced current
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
b) Figure 3 shows
2 the graph of the output current against time.
0.04
0.08
Time, t/s
-2 41
-4
i. State the value of the peak current.

2A
……………………………………………….
ii. Calculate the frequency of the alternating current.
f = 1 / 0.08 = 12.5 Hz
………………………………………………..
iii. On the same axes, sketch the graph output current against time if the coil is now
rotated at twice the speed.
c) What are the changes that need to be made to convert this generator to a direct current
motor?
Replace the slip rings commutator to a split-ring commutator.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Add in a direct current power supply
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Figure shows a magnet which is pushed towards a solenoid.
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Q P
Galvanometer
a) State the magnetic poles of the two ends, P and Q of the solenoid when the magnet is moved
towards the solenoid, stationary inside the solenoid and then move away from the solenoid.
Move toward  P is North pole and Q is South pole, Stationary  no pole for P and Q
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
Move away  P is South pole and Q is North pole
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……
b) State the Lenz’s Law
Lenz’s Law states that the direction of the induced e.m.f is such that its magnetic effects
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
always oppose the change producing.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……
c) Suggest three ways to make the deflection angle of the Galvanometer to become bigger.
The relative motion between magnet and coil is increased
………………….…………………………………………….
The number of turns on coil is increased
………………….……………………………………………..
The cross-sectional area of the coil is increased
………………….……………………………………………..
d) Name four essential parts of an a.c generator
Magnet
………………………………………………
Coils of wire
……………………………………………..
Slip-rings
……………………………………………….
Carbon brushes
………………………………………………..
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Part C: Essay Questions

1. The transmission of electrical energy from a power station to factories and houses is by means of a
system called National Grid Network.
a) State the transformation of energy in a hydroelectric power station.
b) Explain what is meant by National Grid Network and state three advantages of its
distribution of electrical energy.
c) Figure 4 below shows a model for transmission of electrical power using source of 12 V a.c.
12 V a.c 240 V 240 V 12 V 12 V bulb

source is bright
Transmission wire
You are supposed to set up the model by using the information in the table below:
Number of turns of coils Types of transformers Material of transmission cables
1200 Solid copper core Constantan
600 Laminated soft-iron core Copper
60 Laminated copper core Nichrome
40 Wooden core Tungsten
i. Choose the number of turns of primary and secondary coil for step-up transformer.
1. Give a reason.
a) Gravitational
ii. Choose the type of potential
core of theenergy
step-up kinetic
 and energy 
step-down electrical energy
transformer. Give a reason.
b) -National Grid Network is a network of underground cables and pylons cover
iii. Choose the type of material of transmission cables. Give a reason.
the whole country.
-It enables the transmission of electricity to be distributed to various regions
continuously.
d) If the resistance
-If anyof breakdown,
the transmission cable incan
the electric thebemodel
supply 20 Ω,another
is from calculate
areas from another
pylons that flows through the transmission cable
i. the current
-It has good electrical energy consumption such as transferring the energy from
ii. the power loss due
low needed to heating
energy to higheffect of the
needed transmission
electrical energycable
c)
i. 60:1200 because 60:1200 = 12:240
ii. Laminated soft-iron core because its easy to magnetized and
demagnetized
iii. Copper because it has smaller resistance and can reduce the power loss
d)
i. V=IR, I = 12 A
ii. P = I2R
= (12)2 (20) = 2880 44
W
2. Diagrams show wire coils connected to the ammeters, switches and d.c power supply
When the switch is on and iron filings of the same amount is spread on each of the cardboard
surface, the pattern of the iron fillings is formed as shown in the diagrams.
a) What is meant by magnetic field?
b) Using diagrams above, compare the number of turn of the coils, the pattern of the iron
fillings and the angle of deflection of the ammeter indicator.
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c) State the relationship between the strength of the magnetic field and
i. the pattern of iron fillings
ii. the number of turn of the coils
d) Diagram shows two thin copper strips, PQ and RS, connected via circuit. Explain what
happens to PQ and RS, when the switch is on.
Q
P
_ _
+ +
S
Q
2 (a) Magnetic field : magnetic force region
(b) - The number of turns of the coil in Diagram 10.2 is more // vice versa
- The arrangement patterns of the iron fillings in Diagram 10.1 is further apart // vice
versa.
- The angle of deflection Diagram 10.2 is bigger.
(c) (i) - The closer the pattern og iron filling , the greater strength of magnetic field / vice
versa
(d) - When current flows, the magnetic field is formed // Diagram

- The direction of the current in the thin copper : The flow of current is in the
opposite direction // Diagram
- The direction of magnetic field between two thin copper strips : same direction
The two pieces of thin copper repulse against one another / diagram.
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3. A student used the apparatus shown in figure below to investigate electromagnetic induction. The
magnet will be drop inside the coil. He observed that the angle that the pointer of the
galvanometer deflects become increase when he increase the number of turns on the solenoid.
G G
a) From the above observation, make a suitable inference

b) State one appropriate hypothesis that could be investigated
c) Design an experiment to investigate the hypothesis that you stated in (b). In your description,
state clearly the following:
i. Aim of experiment
ii. Variables in the experiment
iii. List of the apparatus
iv. Arrangement of the apparatus
v. Procedures of the experiment on controlling the manipulated and responding
variables
vi. Tabulation of the result
vii. Analysis of the result
viii.State one precaution in the experiment
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3.
e) Inference: The e.m.f induced// angle of deflection in the solenoid influenced by
the number of turns in the solenoid.
f) Hypothesis: The e.m.f induced// angle of deflection in a solenoid increases
when the number of turn on the solenoid increases
g)
i. Aim: To investigate the relationship between the e.m.f. induced// angle
of deflection in a solenoid and the number of turns of the solenoid
ii. Manipulated variable: Number of turns of the solenoid
Responding Variable: e.m.f induced in the solenoid // Galvanometer
reading// angle of deflection
Fixed Variable: The strength of the magnet used // the speed of magnet
movement into the solenoid
iii. Magnet bar, Galvanometer, copper wire
iv. See above picture
v.
1. Wind 50 turns of copper wire to make a solenoid, then connect to
a galvanometer
2. Release a strong magnet bar from the top into the solenoid and
take the reading of galvanometer
3. repeat the experiment using 100, 150, 200 and 250 turns of
copper wire
vi. Table of result

Number of turns, N Galvanometer reading, V
//divisions// angle of deflection
50
100
150
200
250
Galvanometer
vii. Analysis of results reading, V/div
Number of turns /
N
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Teacher’s Guide Chapter 8: Electromagnetism

8.1: MAGNETIC EFFECT OF A CURRENT-CARRYING CONDUCTOR

6. Magnetic fields also can be produce by an electric current in a wire.

Soft iron core Soft iron core

Switch is Current Electroma Soft iron Attracts

Magnetic Field due to a Current in Straight Wire

Show the directions shown by the pointers of the compasses

The compass is put The compass is put

Magnetic Field due to a Current in a Circular Coil

Magnetic Field due to a Current in a Solenoid

7. Solenoid is combination of coils of wire wounded around on some surface or wounded

Factors that affects the strength of an electromagnet

Manipulated Responding Fixed

Factors that affects the strength of an electromagnet

gong 2. The soft iron armature is attracted

6 circuit to operate the electrical

4) Circuit breakers 2. The iron catch is pulled toward

South Pole location, the current is switched off and

4. An electromagnet is used in these apparatus except

5. Which electromagnet is the strongest?

8.2: Force Acting on a Current-carrying Conductor in a Magnetic Fields

First Finger ( Field )

Centre Finger ( Current )

Effect of Two Parallel Current-carrying Coils in a Magnetic Field

Turning Effect of a Current-carrying Coil in a Magnetic Field

Electrical energy Kinetic energy

Direct Current Motor

Rotation : …………… ……….

Rotation : …………… ……….

Comparison with Alternating Current Motor

Factors that affect the speed of rotation of an electric motor

Moving Coil Ammeter

The angle of deflection

The force acting causes

When current flows in

1. The motion of a conductor carrying

4. The function of the commutator in a F F

5. A moving coil-ammeter is less

Induced e.m.f by a moving conductor

Action Obseravtion Inference

First finger ( Field )

Center finger ( induced current )

Induced e.m.f by coil

Moving the coil

When the N pole

Faraday’s Law of electromagnetic induction

Applications of electromagnetic induction

When coils is at its horizontal position • Change of rates of magnetic

When coils is at its vertical position

16. The magnitude of the output voltage/current increases when:

When coils is at its horizontal position • Change of rates of magnetic flux is

When coils is at its vertical position • No changes of magnetic flux

Alternating and direct current (a.c/d.c)

1. Which of the following is an example

The diagram shows a coil in magnetic

Operating principle of a transformer

Primary voltage Number of turns in primary coil

Step-down transformer Step-up transformer

17. If we consider an ideal transformer, there is no loss of energy.