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Question 9.2 · November 2025 · Paper 1 · National (DBE) · 2 marks

An AC generator operates a fan. The directions of the rotation of the coil and the induced current are shown in the simplified diagram below. Diagram for this question

9.2 What is the polarity of the magnet at Z?(2)

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4. Question 9.1.1 · May/June 2025 · Paper 1 · National (DBE) · 2 marks
9.1 The diagram below represents a simplified version of an AC generator.

The induced current flows from X to Y in the coil when the coil is rotated clockwise, as shown in the diagram below.

Answer the questions that follow.
9.1.1 What is the polarity of A? Choose from NORTH or SOUTH.(2)
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  Polarity of ANorth
  2 marks · Use the right-hand rule
5. Question 9.1.2 · September 2025 · Paper 1 · Provincial · 2 marks
9.1 The diagram below shows a horizontal rectangular coil ABCD placed between magnets. The coil has a current when an upward force F is applied to side AB of the coil.

Answer the questions that follow.
9.1.2 Determine the direction of the current in AB. Write only A to B or B to A. Explain your answer.(2)
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  DirectionA to B
  1 mark · Use the right-hand rule
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  Reason(Flemming's) Right-hand rule
  1 mark · Use the right-hand rule
6. Question 1.5 · June 2024 · Paper 1 · Provincial · 2 marks
Four options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Each question has only ONE correct answer. Choose the letter (A – D) of the correct answer.
1.5 The magnetic flux linkage through a coil depends on ...(2)
1. A the thickness of the wire in the coil.
2. B the angle between the coil and the magnetic field.
3. C the direction of the magnetic field.
4. D the material the coil is made of.
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  Correct option $Φ = B A cos θ$ : the flux depends on the field strength $B$ , the area $A$ and the angle $θ$ between the field and the normal to the coil. The thickness or material of the wire does not appear in the formula.
  
  Answer: B
  2 marks · Calculate magnetic flux and induced emf
7. Question 6.1 · June 2024 · Paper 1 · Provincial · 2 marks
A coil with a diameter of $0, 6$ m contains $60$ turns and lies so that the magnetic field strength is at its maximum of $+ 0, 15$ T. The field then changes to its minimum in $1, 6$ s. ( $A = π r^{2}$ )
6.1 State Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction in words.(2)
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  Statement of Faraday's lawThe magnitude of the induced emf across the ends of a conductor is directly proportional to the rate of change in the magnetic flux linkage with the conductor.
  2 marks · State electromagnetism laws and definitions
8. Question 1.5 · June 2024 · Paper 1 · Provincial · 2 marks
Four options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Each question has only ONE correct answer.
1.5 The sketch below shows the magnetic field around a straight current carrying conductor viewed from point X.

Which ONE of the following CORRECTLY describes the direction of the conventional current through the conductor and the direction of the magnetic field lines?(2)
1. A Direction of conventional current: Downwards; direction of magnetic field: Clockwise
2. B Direction of conventional current: Downwards; direction of magnetic field: Anticlockwise
3. C Direction of conventional current: Upwards; direction of magnetic field: Clockwise
4. D Direction of conventional current: Upwards; direction of magnetic field: Anticlockwise
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  Current direction from the cell, field from the right-hand ruleIn the cell symbol the long plate is positive. The bottom terminal is positive, so conventional current flows from the bottom wire UP through the conductor.
  Right-hand rule: thumb pointing up (towards X), the fingers curl anticlockwise when viewed from above (from X).
  
  Answer: D
  2 marks · Use the right-hand rule
9. Question 6.1 · June 2024 · Paper 1 · Provincial · 2 marks
The apparatus shown below is used to demonstrate Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction.
6.1 State Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction in words.(2)
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  Statement of Faraday's lawThe magnitude of the induced emf across the ends of a conductor is directly proportional to the rate of change in the magnetic flux linked with the conductor.
  2 marks · State electromagnetism laws and definitions
10. Question 1.7 · November 2023 · Paper 1 · Provincial · 2 marks
Four options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Each question has only ONE correct answer.
1.7 Which of the following will give the most effective (strongest) electromagnet?(2)
1. A A single wire with a high current flowing through it.
2. B A single wire with a low current flowing through it.
3. C Many turns of wire in a coil with a low current flowing through the coil.
4. D Many turns of wire in a coil with a high current flowing through the coil.
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  Correct optionThe magnetic field of a coil (solenoid) gets stronger with more turns and with a larger current. D has both.
  
  Answer: D
  2 marks · Use the right-hand rule

Electromagnetism Grade 11 videos

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GCSE Physics - What Are Magnets? How to Draw Magnetic Field LinesCognito

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