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Which explanation best links the observation to the physics? Context: National Grid substation power-link. Learning objective: (Physics only) (HT only) Distinguish ac output from dc output using potential difference-time graphs.. Which answer is most accurate for Uses of the generator effect (HT only)? Distinct revision anchor: fluxcue636a coilcue636b fieldcue636c polecue636d gridcue636e motorcue636f generatorcue636g transformercue636h compasscue636i currentcue636j voltagecue636k forcecue636l.
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Induced potential, transformers and the National Grid (physics only) (HT only)
Question
- A. Uses of the generator effect (HT only): National Grid substation power-link shows (Physics only) (HT only) Distinguish ac output from dc output using potential difference-time graphs. because magnetic effects depend on field direction, current or changing magnetic flux.
- B. It says field lines travel from south to north outside the magnet. (efficiency error).
- C. It makes AC and DC equivalent. (energy-transfer error).
- D. It ignores relative motion or changing magnetic flux. (field-shape error).
Answer
Uses of the generator effect (HT only): National Grid substation power-link shows (Physics only) (HT only) Distinguish ac output from dc output using potential difference-time graphs. because magnetic effects depend on field direction, current or changing magnetic flux.
Explanation
Uses of the generator effect (HT only): National Grid substation power-link shows (Physics only) (HT only) Distinguish ac output from dc output using potential difference-time graphs. because magnetic effects depend on field direction, current or changing magnetic flux. It is correct because it anchors the response to Uses of the generator effect (HT only), uses the relevant magnetic field, coil, current or induction evidence, and avoids mixing motor, generator and transformer ideas. The National Grid substation power-link detail makes the option distinct from nearby objectives while still testing the same AQA GCSE Physics learning objective. V10 boundary check fluxcue636a coilcue636b fieldcue636c polecue636d gridcue636e motorcue636f generatorcue636g transformercue636h compasscue636i currentcue636j voltagecue636k forcecue636l: in the motor effect, the force is perpendicular to the current and magnetic field; in a generator, relative motion or a changing magnetic field induces a potential difference or induced current; outside a magnet, magnetic field lines go from north to south; AC alternating current changes direction, while DC direct current flows in one direction and needs a commutator in a DC generator context.
Common mistake
National Grid transformer reasoning: avoid motors and generators
Treating motors and generators as interchangeable when answering about National Grid transformer reasoning.
Instead, identify the exact Unit 4.7 idea in Uses of the generator effect (HT only), then explain how it links to a dynamo producing a DC output trace and the objective to distinguish ac output from dc output using potential difference-time graphs.
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