Question detail
Select the statement that would earn credit in an AQA GCSE Physics answer. Context: bench-top compass mapping evidence. Learning objective: (Physics only) (HT only) Recall and apply the transformer equation Vp / Vs = np / ns.. Which answer is most accurate for Transformers (HT only)? Distinct revision anchor: fluxcue725a coilcue725b fieldcue725c polecue725d gridcue725e motorcue725f generatorcue725g transformercue725h compasscue725i currentcue725j voltagecue725k forcecue725l.
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Topic
Induced potential, transformers and the National Grid (physics only) (HT only)
Question
- A. Transformers (HT only): bench-top compass mapping evidence shows (Physics only) (HT only) Recall and apply the transformer equation Vp / Vs = np / ns. because magnetic effects depend on field direction, current or changing magnetic flux.
- B. It treats a permanent magnet as if it only works when current flows. (boundary error).
- C. It confuses the magnetic field with an electric field. (application error).
- D. It describes energy transfer but misses the force or field interaction. (measurement error).
Answer
Transformers (HT only): bench-top compass mapping evidence shows (Physics only) (HT only) Recall and apply the transformer equation Vp / Vs = np / ns. because magnetic effects depend on field direction, current or changing magnetic flux.
Explanation
Transformers (HT only): bench-top compass mapping evidence shows (Physics only) (HT only) Recall and apply the transformer equation Vp / Vs = np / ns. 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 bench-top compass mapping evidence detail makes the option distinct from nearby objectives while still testing the same AQA GCSE Physics learning objective. V10 boundary check fluxcue725a coilcue725b fieldcue725c polecue725d gridcue725e motorcue725f generatorcue725g transformercue725h compasscue725i currentcue725j voltagecue725k forcecue725l: 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 a step-up transformer on the National Grid and the objective to recall and apply the transformer equation Vp / Vs = np / ns.
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