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(Physics only) (HT only) Describe how a potential difference is induced across a conductor when the conductor moves relative to a magnetic field.
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Induced potential, transformers and the National Grid (physics only) (HT only)
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Induced potential (HT only)
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Short explanation
(Physics only) (HT only) Describe how a potential difference is induced across a conductor when the conductor moves relative to a magnetic field. sits within Induced potential (HT only) in AQA GCSE Physics Unit 4.7 Magnetism and electromagnetism. A strong explanation names the exact magnetic context, then links the observation to field direction, current, force, coil turns, induced potential difference or transformer power as appropriate. For this objective, revise the keywords physics only, HT only, magnetic field, conductor and use them as evidence rather than as isolated definitions. Keep the boundary precise: permanent magnets are not induced magnets, motors use current to produce force or motion, generators use motion or changing magnetic fields to induce a potential difference, and transformers compare primary and secondary coils. The distinctive exam cue is lo47cue364 fieldmap364 coilpath364 transformerlink364, which separates this learning objective from neighbouring transformer, motor-effect and magnetic-field objectives while preserving the official wording.
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1 linked- National Grid transformer reasoning: avoid AC and DC: Instead, identify the exact Unit 4.7 idea in Induced potential (HT only), then explain how it links to a bar magnet and plotting compass practical and the objective to describe how a potential difference is induced across a conductor when the conductor moves relative to a magnetic field.
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Open revision notesRelated learning objectives
- (Physics only) (HT only) Describe how a potential difference is induced when there is a change in the magnetic field around a conductor.
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- (Physics only) (HT only) State that a current is induced if the conductor is part of a complete circuit.
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- (Physics only) (HT only) Describe induced potential difference and induced current as the generator effect.
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- (Physics only) (HT only) State that an induced current generates a magnetic field that opposes the original change.
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- (Physics only) (HT only) Explain that the original change may be the movement of the conductor or the change in magnetic field.
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