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Which answer avoids the common misconception in this topic? Context: bicycle dynamo cause. Learning objective: (Physics only) (HT only) Explain how an alternating current in one coil induces a current in another coil.. Which answer is most accurate for Transformers (HT only)? Distinct revision anchor: fluxcue706a coilcue706b fieldcue706c polecue706d gridcue706e motorcue706f generatorcue706g transformercue706h compasscue706i currentcue706j voltagecue706k forcecue706l.
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Induced potential, transformers and the National Grid (physics only) (HT only)
Question
- A. Transformers (HT only): bicycle dynamo cause shows (Physics only) (HT only) Explain how an alternating current in one coil induces a current in another coil. because magnetic effects depend on field direction, current or changing magnetic flux.
- B. It reverses the role of primary and secondary coils. (comparison error).
- C. It assumes transformers work on direct current without changing flux. (safety error).
- D. It states the turns ratio changes resistance rather than voltage. (efficiency error).
Answer
Transformers (HT only): bicycle dynamo cause shows (Physics only) (HT only) Explain how an alternating current in one coil induces a current in another coil. because magnetic effects depend on field direction, current or changing magnetic flux.
Explanation
Transformers (HT only): bicycle dynamo cause shows (Physics only) (HT only) Explain how an alternating current in one coil induces a current in another coil. because magnetic effects depend on field direction, current or changing magnetic flux. It is correct because it anchors the response to Transformers (HT only), uses the relevant magnetic field, coil, current or induction evidence, and avoids mixing motor, generator and transformer ideas. The bicycle dynamo cause detail makes the option distinct from nearby objectives while still testing the same AQA GCSE Physics learning objective. V10 boundary check fluxcue706a coilcue706b fieldcue706c polecue706d gridcue706e motorcue706f generatorcue706g transformercue706h compasscue706i currentcue706j voltagecue706k forcecue706l: 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 magnetic field...
Treating magnetic field direction and force direction as interchangeable when answering about National Grid transformer reasoning.
Instead, identify the exact Unit 4.7 idea in Transformers (HT only), then explain how it links to an alternator producing an AC output trace and the objective to explain how an alternating current in one coil induces a current in another coil.
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