Worksheet Worksheet

1) The diagram shows a magnet held above the coil. The coil is connected to a 1) The diagram shows a magnet held above the coil. The coil is connected to a
voltmeter. The magnet is released and falls into the coil. voltmeter. The magnet is released and falls into the coil.
(i) Explain why the voltmeter shows a reading. (i) Explain why the voltmeter shows a reading.

(ii)State how the voltmeter reading changes when the same magnet (ii)State how the voltmeter reading changes when the same magnet
a) moves more slowly into the coil a) moves more slowly into the coil
b) moves into a coil with more turns b) moves into a coil with more turns
c) is reversed so that the s pole enters the coil first. c) is reversed so that the s pole enters the coil first.

2) In what circumstance will no force act on a conductor carrying an electric current 2) In what circumstance will no force act on a conductor carrying an electric current
and in a magnetic field? and in a magnetic field?

3) The generator effect occurs because the coil rotates in a magnetic field. How else 3) The generator effect occurs because the coil rotates in a magnetic field. How else
can a generator effect occur? can a generator effect occur?

4) Describe an experiment to show the shape and direction of the magnetic field 4) Describe an experiment to show the shape and direction of the magnetic field
between magnet. between magnet.
5) This apparatus can be used to investigate electromagnetic induction. 5) This apparatus can be used to investigate electromagnetic induction.

When the magnet is moved into the coil of wire, the voltmeter shows a negative When the magnet is moved into the coil of wire, the voltmeter shows a negative
reading. State two separate changes, each of which would make the voltmeter show reading. State two separate changes, each of which would make the voltmeter show
a positive reading. a positive reading.